Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z50 and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon Z50 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon Z50 were released 2019 and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography was released 2012. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon Z50 | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 2012 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z50 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z50 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon Z50 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon Z50 has a 21 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon Z50 |
21 MP
20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712 |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Nikon Z50 has a 15 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z50 | 100-51200 |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z50
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z50 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z50 | 11 |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 5,3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon Z50 and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 68% heavier than Nikon Z50 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z50 | 450 gr 0.99 lb |
| Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography | 755 gr 1.66 lb |
Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z50 and Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Name | Nikon Z50 | Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2019-10-10 | 2012-04-07 |
| MSRP | 859 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 5568 x 3712 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Megapixels | 21 MP | 18 MP |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 51200 |
| White Balance Presets | 12 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 209 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | Clear View TFT color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02× (0.68× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Frames per second | 11 fps | 5,3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 7 meters | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (Optional) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon Z50 |
Canon EOS 60D Astrophotography |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
EN-EL25 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 shots | 1100 shots |
| Width | 127 mm | 145 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 79 mm |
| Weight | 450 gram | 755 gram |