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Canon EOS R50 V vs Z50
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z50 is the most affordable; only the Z50 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 — Beginner, Travel, Everyday: Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
Z50 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | Z50Nikon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £499Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
Z50
Portrait
6.6/10
6.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
4.8/10
Documentary
6.5/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
6.8/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.3/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
7.2/10
Casual
6.5/10
5.3/10
Food
6.8/10
6.0/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.6/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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