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Canon RP vs Nikon Z50

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon RP vs Nikon Z50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the RP (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The RP was announced 7 months before the Z50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RP scores versus the Z50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z50

 RP Z50 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon RP

 Z50 RP 
AnnouncedOctober 2019February 2019Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z50

 RP Z50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon RP comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RP versus the Z50.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and Z50 is 70 and 74 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and Z50.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon RP will show extra detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older RP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Nikon Z50
85
you can focus manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
69
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
75
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography advice
Nikon Z50 Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is high (26MP)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography info
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging info
Nikon Z50 Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397 grams)
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon Z50
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 40000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 4779 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 320 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $857