Canon 80D vs Canon M50
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Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II

Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon 80D versus Canon M50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the M50 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 80D was introduced 24 months earlier than the M50 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 80D grades vs the M50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D & Canon EOS M50. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery & Canon M50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Canon M50
80D | M50 |
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon 80D
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2016 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon 80D and Canon M50
80D | M50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 80D comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Canon M50 has specifications of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 80D versus Canon M50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 80D vs the M50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and M50 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and M50.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 80D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Canon M50 Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS M50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 80D | Canon EOS M50 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2018-02-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Digic 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 143 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF-M |
Available lenses | 326 | 23 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | No |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 pounds) | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 images | 235 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,199 | $779 |