Canon
EOS R50 V
Video-first APS-C RF body with 4K 60p crop, oversampled 4K 30p, Canon Log 3, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and no EVF — built for creators.
$649
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
Nikon
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Launch priceReleased Jun 2022
EOS R50 V is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R50 V
Wins
Z30
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R50 V has higher AF points / zones (4503 vs 209)
- AEOS R50 V has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BZ30 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R50 V has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R50 V has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R50 V
116 × 86 × 69 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
EOS R50 V is 12mm narrower than Z30 but it is also 12mm taller and 9mm thicker.
EOS R50 V is 35 g lighter than Z30.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 V · 60mm Z30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50 V
116 × 86 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z30
128 × 74 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50 V
116 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z30
128 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50 V
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R50 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z30
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R50 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116, 85.5, 68.8
AF points / zones
4503 vs 209 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only EOS R50 V supports it
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z30
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Battery capacity
1120 mAh vs 1040 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R50 V
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C sensor with DIGIC X
- ✓4K oversampled 30p and 4K crop 60p
- ✓Canon Log 3 and 10-bit internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓UVC/UAC streaming and vertical tripod socket
Cons
- –No built-in EVF or flash
- –4K 60p is cropped (not oversampled)
- –Single SD card slot
- –No in-body stabilization
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R50 V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R50 V or Z30?
EOS R50 V scores 6.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z30 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 V and Z30?
EOS R50 V is 24.2 MP and Z30 is 20.8 MP, so the EOS R50 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS R50 V and Z30?
EOS R50 V does not have IBIS, while Z30 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 V or the Z30?
EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic. Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 V and Z30?
EOS R50 V weighs 370 g and Z30 weighs 405 g, so the EOS R50 V is 35 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 V and Z30 record 4K video?
EOS R50 V: 4K up to 59.94p. Z30: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R50 V and Z30 weather sealed?
EOS R50 V: No. Z30: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 V and 330 shots for the Z30, giving the EOS R50 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 V launched at $649 and Z30 at $709. The EOS R50 V is $60 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.