Canon EOS R50 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS R50Coolpix A
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$1100/£1000/€1100
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.6 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel16.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      ProcessorDIGIC X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Center
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points651
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Lens MountCanon RF
      Crop Factor1.6x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance10 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD monitor
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (optional)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps4.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow-sync
      Flash Range6m at ISO 10011.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/2000 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing at 1/3 EV increments
      Exposure Lock(1) Automatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus
      (2) Manual AE lock: By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      DxO Low Light ISO1164
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.8
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"7.2 x 6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.69 lb1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL20
      Battery Life370 shots230 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix A
      Self TimerYes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories


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