Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50
77 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73


74 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Revealed September 2016
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Released October 2019

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M5 was introduced 4 years prior to the Z50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M5 scores against the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Nikon Z50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon Z50
M5 | Z50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon M5
Z50 | M5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | October 2019 | ![]() | September 2016 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon Z50
M5 | Z50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M5 compared to the Z50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Z50 is 77 and 74 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and Z50.
As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon M5 to produce more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z50 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Z50 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-09-15 | 2019-10-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 21 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lb) | 397g (0.88 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $680 | $857 |