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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2023
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was released 3 months prior to the Z8 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 scores versus the Z8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R50 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 Z8 R50 
Display dimension3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kClearer display (+1049k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R50 Z8 
LaunchedFebruary 2023May 2023Same generation
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon R50 offers external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 vs the Z8.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z8 is 75 and 55 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and Z8.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z8 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

            Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography factors
82
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
89
 has manual focus
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
72
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high frames per second (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
84
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
61
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Nikon Z8
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
83
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Nikon Z8 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
33
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z8
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z8
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z8
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 651 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 37 46
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.20 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 900s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 370 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $679 $3,999