Canon M vs Canon M50

Below, we will be looking at the Canon M versus Canon M50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and M50 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 6 years before the M50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M grades vs the M50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M and Canon EOS M50. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Canon M50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M has got outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon M50 has specifications of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M against the M50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M and M50 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M and M50.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon M50 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.