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Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z30

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The R50 V wins 5 of 6 scored specs (resolution, burst, battery (cipa)); the Z30 wins 1. The Z30 is $63 cheaper.

5 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, battery (cipa), weight.
1 WINSBuy it if you want: the lower price.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R50 V119.3 × 73.7 × 45.2 mm · 370 g
  • Nikon Z30128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm · 406 g

Where they differ

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R50 VZ30
PRICE & SCORE
Price$620$557BEST
CameraFits score5.9BEST5.4
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MPBEST20.9 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.15 fpsBEST11 fps
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/4000 mech · 1/4000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −5 EVPeople, animals · down to −4.5 EV
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 60p4K 30p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.1.5x cropNo 4K 60p
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:28-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.Canon Log 3None
Audio jacksA mic input for better sound, and a headphone jack to check what you are recording.Mic + headphoneMic only
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.480 shotsBEST330 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.370 gBEST406 g
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-II1x SD UHS-I
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.NoYes
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFNikon Z
Native lenses60+50+

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