Canon 80D vs Canon M50 II

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 80D and Canon M50 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the M50 II (24MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 80D was unveiled 5 years prior to the M50 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 80D scores against the M50 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Canon EOS M50 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Canon M50 II Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Canon M50 II has proportions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 80D versus the M50 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and M50 II is 59 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and M50 II.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 80D will be behind in sensor tech.