Canon RP vs Nikon Z50
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z50
RP | Z50 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon RP
Z50 | RP | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | ![]() | February 2019 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z50
RP | Z50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Nikon Z50 | |
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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 |