Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 AW1

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was revealed 7 years after the 1 AW1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M50 II matches up versus the 1 AW1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Nikon 1 AW1. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II compared to the 1 AW1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and 1 AW1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and 1 AW1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will offer you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher M50 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.