Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II
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![Canon EOS 90D front Canon EOS 90D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-90D/Canon-90D-front.jpg)
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70 Features
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Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Old Model is Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Earlier Model is Canon M50
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Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Canon 90D and Canon M50 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and M50 II (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The 90D was manufactured 13 months before the M50 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 90D grades versus the M50 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 90D & Canon EOS M50 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery & Canon M50 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon M50 II
90D | M50 II |
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon 90D
M50 II | 90D | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2019 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon M50 II
90D | M50 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 90D features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Canon M50 II has sizing of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Canon 90D and Canon M50 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 90D compared to the M50 II.
![Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II size comparison Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and M50 II is 60 and 79 respectively.
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Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and M50 II.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon 90D to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 90D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II sensor size comparison Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-90D-vs-Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 90D vs Canon M50 II Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 90D | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2020-10-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 143 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF-M |
Available lenses | 326 | 23 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
GPS | None | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 701 grams (1.55 pounds) | 387 grams (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 shots | 305 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,199 | $599 |