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Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z50 II

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The R50 V wins 4 of 6 scored specs (resolution, battery (cipa), weight); the Nikon Z50 II wins 2 (burst). The R50 V is $337 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, battery (cipa), weight.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: burst.
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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 Z50 II127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm · 550 g

Where they differ

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R50 VNikon Z50 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$620BEST$957
CameraFits score5.96.2BEST
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 fps30 fpsBEST
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, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −9 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—21 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
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 4:2:210-bit 4:2:0
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.Canon Log 3N-Log
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.480 shotsBEST230 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.370 gBEST550 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.—2.36M-dot, 1.02×
Weather sealingSeals against dust and light rain. Pair it with a sealed lens.No—
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFNikon Z
Native lenses60+50+

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