Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 J5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is pretty comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was introduced 5 years later than the 1 J5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M50 II grades against the 1 J5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Nikon 1 J5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II provides exterior 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 Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 II compared to the 1 J5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and 1 J5 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and 1 J5.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 II will show greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer M50 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.