Canon EOS R50 vs Nikon D7200

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS R50D7200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D7100
      Successor ModelNikon D7500
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$1199/£939/€1199 (body only), £1119/€1449 (w/18-105mm lens), $1699 (w/18-140mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel24.72 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      ProcessorDIGIC XEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other ResolutionsDX: 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000; 1.3x crop: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels3 shots in 1-stop increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points65151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Lens MountCanon RFNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm19.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 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 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      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)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range6m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 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
      Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      DxO Low Light ISO1333
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.6
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      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
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      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 Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"11 x 9.2 x 6.8"
      Package Weight1.69 lb3.645 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL15
      Battery Life370 shots1110 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R50 Nikon D7200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 seconds
      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
      1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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