Canon 1D vs Canon M50

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon 1D versus Canon M50, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and M50 (24MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and M50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1D was unveiled 17 years prior to the M50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 1D scores vs the M50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D & Canon EOS M50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D Gallery & Canon M50 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D enjoys outside measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) while the Canon M50 has sizing of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D versus Canon M50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D vs the M50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D and M50 is 50 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and M50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 will offer you extra detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 1D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.