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Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z50 II
The Canon EOS R50 V and the Nikon Z50 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Canon EOS R50 V if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (24.2 against 20.9 MP) and a lighter body (370 g against 550 g). Pick the Nikon Z50 II if you want more lenses made for it in this guide (233 against 144). If you already own Canon RF or Nikon Z lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | Nikon Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Nikon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | APS-C (Canon), 22.3 x 14.9 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.6× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MPmore detail | 20.9 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | none |
| Announced | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 370 glighter | 550 g |
| Lenses in this guide | 144 for its sensor | 233 for its sensormore lenses |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon EOS R50 V 1.6×, Nikon Z50 II 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
On the Canon EOS R50 V a 50mm lens frames like 80mm on full frame. On the Nikon Z50 II a 50mm lens frames like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Canon RF and Nikon Z): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 79 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Canon EOS R50 V: 144 Canon RF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Nikon Z50 II: 233 Nikon Z lenses in this guide cover its sensor.