Canon EOS R R50 Black

Canon EOS R R50 Black

Canon
64 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Z Z8

Nikon Z Z8

Nikon
86 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon EOS R R50 Black

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Nikon Z Z8

85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews

The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.

Pros
  • Excellent autofocus performance
  • High image quality and sharpness
  • Great for wildlife and sports photography
  • Smooth transition from DSLR
  • Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
  • Battery life could be better
  • Occasional autofocus misses
  • Steep learning curve for some
  • No included reference guide
  • Some units had defects or recalls
👍 Autofocus performance 25
👍 Image quality 20
👎 Battery life 8
👍 Build quality 15
👎 Learning curve 6
👎 Customer service 5

Scores

Sports Wildlife
Canon
67
Nikon
94
Wedding Events
Canon
58
Nikon
90
Video
Canon
58
Nikon
90
Photography
Canon
72
Nikon
85
Beginner
Canon
66
Nikon
84
Product Photography
Canon
74
Nikon
81
Youtube
Canon
61
Nikon
79
Streaming
Canon
56
Nikon
72
Vlogging
Canon
51
Nikon
68
Travel
Canon
38
Nikon
67

Specifications

Canon EOS R R50Nikon Z Z8
Sensor
TypeCMOSCMOS
Sizeaps-cfull-frame
Megapixels24.200000762939453 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range10032★
ProcessorDIGIC XEXPEED 7
Autofocus
AF Points
651
493
AF Type—Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF—✓★
Subject Detection—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps120 fps★
Burst (Electronic)15 fps120 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS30 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS120 fps120 fps
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—ProRes RAW, N-RAW, ProRes 422 HQ
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots3.7M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.78 kg★0.82 kg
Battery Life—340 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USB—USB-C★
HDMI—full-size HDMI
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Canon EOS R R50 Black

  • Strong af (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile

Nikon Z Z8

  • Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average social proof (23rd percentile)

Pricing

Canon EOS R R50 Black is $2,071 cheaper (2.9x less).

Canon EOS R R50 Black0.058score per dollar
vs
Nikon Z Z80.027score per dollar

Canon EOS R R50 Black offers 2.1x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon Z Z8

Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.

Nikon Z Z8 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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