Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS R Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z50 | Canon EOS R |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2019 | September 2018 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC 8 |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 30.3 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 6720×4480 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 5.36µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | No |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 40,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-204,800 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS) | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 35 frames (11 FPS) | 47 frames (8 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 209 | 143 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | 1.74x crop at 4K |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Single Axis | Yes |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02x (0.67x FF equiv.) | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type B 2.0 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25 | LP-E6N |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 280 frames | 350 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 320 frames | 370 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 560 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 450 g (0.99 lbs.) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 127 x 94 x 75 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.9″)1 | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $860 (Check Current Price) | $1800 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon Z50 Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Z50’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z50’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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