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Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and EX-ZR300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was unveiled 8 years after the EX-ZR300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M50 II scores against the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Casio EX-ZR300

 M50 II EX-ZR300 
IntroducedOctober 2020May 2012More modern by 103 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon M50 II

 EX-ZR300 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Casio EX-ZR300

 M50 II EX-ZR300 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M50 II comes with external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 II compared to the EX-ZR300.

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and EX-ZR300 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M50 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR300
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
76
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (305 per charge)
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (305 CIPA)
71
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (305 per charge)
52
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging information
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon M50 II vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2012-05-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 images 500 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $329