Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
Canon EOS R EOS R7
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
The Nikon Z50 is highly praised for its sharp image quality, lightweight design, and compatibility with existing Nikon F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. Users appreciate it as a versatile second camera or upgrade from older DSLRs, though some note the lack of in-body sensor cleaning and occasional issues with third-party lenses. Overall, it delivers excellent value for its price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Compatible with F-mount lenses via FTZ adapter
- Great as a second camera or upgrade
Cons
- No in-body sensor cleaning
- Occasional issues with third-party lenses
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No multi-battery power pack available
Canon EOS R EOS R7
The Canon EOS R7 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for wildlife and sports photography. However, many users report issues with shutter shock, inconsistent autofocus in certain conditions, and a lack of native RF-S lenses. The small body and button layout also draw criticism from those with larger hands, and some experienced reliability problems like the camera not turning on.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Lightweight and compact design
- High resolution 32.5 MP sensor
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Shutter shock at slow speeds
- Inconsistent autofocus in some conditions
- Small body and cramped button layout
- Limited native RF-S lens selection
- No battery grip available
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z50 | Canon EOS R EOS R7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 20.899999618530273 MP | 32.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 209 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 11 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.53 kg |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 660 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
Canon EOS R EOS R7
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z50 Black 2020 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.
