Canon 1D MII N vs Canon M50

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 1D MII N versus Canon M50, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and M50 (24MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and M50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1D MII N was released 13 years before the M50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1D MII N matches up against the M50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D Mark II N & Canon EOS M50. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D MII N Gallery & Canon M50 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII N enjoys exterior measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Canon M50 has dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D MII N versus Canon M50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1D MII N and the M50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and M50 is 50 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII N and M50.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will give more detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.