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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Comparison

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Canon R10

24 MP | APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing R10 and Z50, two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras from Canon and Nikon. Canon R10 was introduced to market in May 2022 and Nikon Z50 was launched in October 2019. As you can see, Z50 is 3 years older than R10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Out of 117 cameras in this class, Canon R10 is ranked #3 with an overall score of 78 and Nikon Z50 is ranked #5 with an overall score of 76.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon R10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2022-05-24
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 15.0fps (23.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 426g. 123 x 88 x 83 mm

Nikon Z50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-10-10
  • 21MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 51200 ( expands to 204800)
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 397g. 127 x 94 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon EOS R10 over Nikon Z50
Video Record Limit
Unlimited vs Limited Record clips longer than 30 minutes
Sensor Resolution
24 MP vs 21 MP 14% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
651 vs 209 442 more focus points
Continuous Shooting
23.0fps vs 11.0fps 12 fps faster
Battery Life
450 shots vs 320 shots 130 more frames with a single charge
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
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Reasons to choose Nikon Z50 over Canon EOS R10
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.68x vs 0.6x Larger Viewfinder
Max ISO
51.200 vs 32.000 60% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3″ 0.2 inches larger display
Weight
397 g vs 426 g 29 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
15.37µm2 vs 13.69µm2 12% larger pixel area
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
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Common Strengths of Canon EOS R10 and Nikon Z50
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 21 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
15.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function
Yes vs Yes Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs Yes Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS R10 and Nikon Z50
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs Digital only No Built-in stabilization
Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon R10 has external dimensions of 122.5 x 87.8 x 83.4mm (4.82 x 3.46 x 3.28 and weighs 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.14 oz) (including batteries). Nikon Z50 has external dimensions of 127 x 94 x 60 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.36″) and weighs 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50. Canon R10 is 4mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Nikon Z50 but it is also 23mm thicker.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50.
Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon Z50 is 29g lighter than the Canon R10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Z50, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to R10.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon Z50's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon R10's 3″ screen.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50: Sensor Comparison

Canon R10 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor. On the other hand, Nikon Z50 has a 21.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed 6 processor.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Nikon Z50's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the R10 and Z50 sensor size comparison.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon Z50 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Canon R10. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Canon R10 has an advantage over Nikon Z50. There are 34 lenses for Canon R10's Canon RF mount, on the other hand there are only 33 lenses for Nikon Z50's Nikon Z lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 23 lenses for Canon RF mount and 10 lenses for Nikon Z mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Canon R10 Lenses # of Nikon Z50 Lenses
Standard Zoom 5 6
Standard Prime 2 5
Wideangle Zoom 3 2
Wideangle Prime 5 7
Telephoto Zoom 4 3
Telephoto Prime 10 5
SuperZoom 2 2
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 3 3
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 34 33

What types of Photography are Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon R10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon Z50 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon R10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z50 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon R10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z50 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 15.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
651 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
209 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon R10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon Z50 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
426g
Body Thickness 83mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
397g
Body Thickness 60mm
Read the details

Canon R10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon Z50 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Canon R10 vs Nikon Z50: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon R10 and Nikon Z50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon R10 and Nikon Z50 scores compare:

Canon R10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #51 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #72 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Nikon Z50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #57 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #85 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon R10 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon Z50 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon Z50 vs Canon R10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS R10 Nikon Z50
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2022-05-24 2019-10-10
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.2 x 14.8 mm 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area 328.56mm2 368.95mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 204800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 651 209
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of Available Lenses 34 33
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.6x 0.68x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range n/a 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/200s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 15.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 426g 397g
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm 127 x 94 x 60mm
Battery Life 450 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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