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Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
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Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon M100 versus Canon M50 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the M50 II (24MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M100 was released 4 years before the M50 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M100 matches up versus the M50 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Canon M50 II

 M100 M50 II 

Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon M100

 M50 II M100 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2017Newer by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M100 and Canon M50 II

 M100 M50 II 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon M50 II has dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M100 compared to the M50 II.

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and M50 II is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and M50 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography info
Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography information
Canon M50 II Street photography information
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
66
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
76
image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (305 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
81
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (295 per charge)
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (305 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography information
Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 shots)
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (305 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
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Canon M100 vs Canon M50 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Canon M50 II
 Canon EOS M100Canon EOS M50 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M100 Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-08-29 2020-10-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Number of lenses 23 23
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 lbs) 387g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 305 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $449 $599