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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R50 versus Nikon Z9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was unveiled 16 months later than the Z9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R50 matches up against the Z9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R50 Z9 
RevealedFebruary 2023October 2021Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Z9 R50 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R50 Z9 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R50 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 versus Nikon Z9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 against the Z9.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Z9 is 75 and 51 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and Z9.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Nikon Z9 will show greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger R50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography info
83
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW files
88
 focusing manually
 MP count high (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Nikon Z9
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
70
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competition (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (740 CIPA)
 supports phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography information
Nikon Z9 Travel photography information
84
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
65
 good battery pack (740 shots)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 MP count high (46MP)
 heavier than competition (1,340g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography factors
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery pack (740 per charge)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone port
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 comes with external mic socket
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 37 29
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 740 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $679 $5,500