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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Old Model is Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2019
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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 3 years before the Z50 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M100 scores against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon Z50

 M100 Z50 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon M100

 Z50 M100 
AnnouncedOctober 2019August 2017More modern by 25 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon Z50

 M100 Z50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 has external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M100 vs the Z50.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and Z50 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Z50.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon M100 to offer extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
80
focusing manually
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Nikon Z50
67
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 per charge)
75
decent MP (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
82
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (295 per charge)
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 per charge)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Nikon Z50
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397g)
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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS M100Nikon Z50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M100 Nikon Z50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2019-10-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
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 49 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Total lenses 23 15
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
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 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $449 $857