Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R50
Wins
Z8
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R50 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 7 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZ8 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
EOS R50 is 28mm narrower, 33mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than Z8.
EOS R50 is 445 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R50
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z8
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
375 g vs 820 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R50 supports it
AF points / zones
651 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R50
Pros
- ✓Very compact and lightweight
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p video
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓Accessible price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –Limited physical controls
- –No headphone jack
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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Canon EOS R50
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R50 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 and Z8?
EOS R50 is 24.2 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 does not have IBIS, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 or the Z8?
EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 and Z8?
EOS R50 weighs 375 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the EOS R50 is 445 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 and Z8 record 4K video?
EOS R50: 4K up to 30p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R50 and Z8 weather sealed?
EOS R50: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the EOS R50 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 launched at $679 and Z8 at $3,999. The EOS R50 is $3,320 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.