Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 J2

Here, we are comparing the Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was released 8 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M50 II matches up versus the 1 J2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M50 II comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 II against the 1 J2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and 1 J2 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern M50 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.