Between the EOS R50 and Z f, the EOS R50 comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the Z f wins on in-body stabilization and log profile. Overall, the EOS R50 scores 46 and the Z f scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the EOS R50 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.
Pick the Z f if you care most about in-body stabilization and log profile. Its strongest claims are in-body stabilization, log profile, sensor size, among others.
Both ship with comparable megapixels, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R50 wins
- ▲Weight — 335.00 g less. 375 vs 710.
- ▲AF points — 117.73% more. 651 vs 299.
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Has Log profile.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 4K60 (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | Full Framelead |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 32000 | 64000lead |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K60lead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 651lead | 299 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 glead | 710 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | truelead |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | false |
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