Canon EOS R3vs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £549
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Portraits & Studio Work — Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the finest 50mm lenses ever made — the wide Z-mount throat enables edge-to-edge sharpness and stunning bokeh that rivals lenses twice the price.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Quick take: The nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 40cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 415g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 76.0 × 86.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | — |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | — |
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