Canon M50 II vs Canon SL2

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon M50 II versus Canon SL2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was revealed 3 years later than the SL2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M50 II scores versus the SL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Canon SL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Canon SL2 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Canon SL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M50 II and the SL2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and SL2 is 79 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and SL2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.