How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS R50
Short AnswerCanon EOS R50 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS R50
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS R50
Battery LifeNikon Z30
WeightCanon EOS R50
Launch PriceCanon EOS R50
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A20.9
B24.2
Battery (Shots)
A330
B310
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A406
B375
AF Points
A209
B651
Form Factor
128 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm
116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z30 If…
- Higher battery life (330 shots vs 310 shots)
Choose Canon EOS R50 If…
- Higher resolution (24.2 MP vs 20.9 MP)
- Higher autofocus points (651 vs 209 )
- Lighter body (375 g vs 406 g)
- Costs less at launch ($680 vs $710)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z30 | Canon EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 20.9 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 32000 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 209 | 651 |
| Low-Light AF | -4.5 EV | -4 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 11 fps | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 15 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | None | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | — | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | — |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 406 g | 375 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 330 Shots | 310 Shots |
| Launch Price | 710 | 680 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.