Camera comparison
Canon EOS R50 vs Nikon Z50II: what actually changes
What changes for your kit, what stays the same, and the two drawn to one scale. From Canon's and Nikon's published specifications.
What changes
- Different lenses: the EOS R50 takes Canon RF lenses (62 here), the Z50II takes Nikon Z (84). Lenses do not move between them.
- Weight: the Z50II weighs 175 g more (550 g against 375 g with battery and card).
- Resolution: 24.2 MP on the EOS R50, 20.9 MP on the Z50II.
- Cards: 1 UHS-I slot on the EOS R50, 1 UHS-II on the Z50II.
- Batteries differ: LP-E17 and EN-EL25a; spares do not swap.
The same on both
- Neither has in-body stabilisation; stabilised lenses matter on both.
116.3 × 85.5 mmZ50II
127 × 96.8 mmCard
to scale
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Side by side
Differences only, as set.
| Camera | Canon EOS R50 | Nikon Z50II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Sensor | APS-C 22.3 × 14.9 mm, 24.2 MP | APS-C 23.5 × 15.7 mm, 20.9 MP |
| In-body stabilisationSame | No | No |
| ViewfinderSame | 2.36M-dot electronic | 2.36M-dot electronic |
| Rear screen | 3" vari-angle, touch | 3.2" vari-angle, touch |
| Fastest burst | 12 fps mechanical · 15 fps electronic | 11 fps mechanical · 30 fps electronic |
| Video | 4K up to 30p from the full width (6K oversampled) | 4K up to 60p (cropped 1.5x at 60p); 4K 30p from the full width |
| Memory cards | 1 slot, SD, UHS-I | 1 slot, SD, UHS-II |
| Battery | LP-E17 | EN-EL25a, about 230 shots |
| Charges over USBSame | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone socketSame | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone socket | No | Yes |
| Built-in flashSame | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Not stated |
| Size (W × H × D) | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm | 127 × 96.8 × 66.5 mm |
| Weight with battery and card | 375 g | 550 g |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Lenses that fit | 62 | 84 |
| Where to buy | Check price on AmazonCanon page | Check price on AmazonNikon page |
How big each one is
The Z50II is 10.7 mm wider, 11.3 mm taller and 2.3 mm shallower than the EOS R50 (127 − 116.3 = 10.7 mm wide).
116.3 × 68.8 mmZ50II
127 × 66.5 mm
Choose by what matters to you
- The EOS R50 if weight matters most, or you crop or print large.
- The Z50II if you shoot action in bursts, or you record video with sound, or you want more shots per charge.
The lenses each one takes
The two take different lenses. The EOS R50: 62 Canon RF lenses, kit lens Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. The Z50II: 84 Nikon Z lenses, kit lens Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR. Pick the system whose lenses you want, not only the body.
EOS R50: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 29–72 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 90 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 16–29 mm equiv.
Z50II: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 24–75 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 84 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 18–42 mm equiv.
Questions
Which is lighter, the EOS R50 or the Z50II?
The EOS R50: 375 g against 550 g, each with battery and card, by the makers' figures.
Do EOS R50 lenses fit the Z50II?
No. The EOS R50 uses Canon RF and the Z50II Nikon Z; lenses do not move between them.
Do the EOS R50 and Z50II use the same battery?
No: the EOS R50 takes the LP-E17 and the Z50II the EN-EL25a.
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check