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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Canon R6
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is relatively comparable but the R6 II (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The R6 II was unveiled 3 years after the Z50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the R6 II matches up vs the Z50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z50

 R6 II Z50 
LaunchedNovember 2022October 2019Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon R6 II

 Z50 R6 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z50

 R6 II Z50 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II provides exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the R6 II vs the Z50.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and Z50 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and Z50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 II will show more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer R6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
87
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Nikon Z50
79
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
73
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
75
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography information
Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
83
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging features
Nikon Z50 Vlogging features
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon Z50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z50
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 4897 209
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 35 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two One
Retail price $2,499 $857