Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Released Feb 2023
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
EOS R50 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R50
Wins
Z9
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R50 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 7 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- BZ9 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)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS R50 is 33mm narrower, 64mm shorter, and 22mm thinner than Z9.
EOS R50 is 965 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
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 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R50 supports it
AF points / zones
651 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R50 or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
EOS R50 is 24.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 or the Z9?
EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 and Z9?
EOS R50 weighs 375 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS R50 is 965 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R50: 4K up to 30p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R50 and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R50: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 launched at $679 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS R50 is $5,220 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.