Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1
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![Canon EOS M50 Mark II front Canon EOS M50 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II/Canon-M50-II-front.jpg)
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") have different sensor dimensions.
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The M50 II was launched 7 years after the 1 S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 II scores against the 1 S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Nikon 1 S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon 1 S1
M50 II | 1 S1 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 90 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon M50 II
1 S1 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 S1
M50 II | 1 S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has exterior measurements 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 S1 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the 1 S1.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-1-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and 1 S1 is 79 and 92 respectively.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-1-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and 1 S1.
As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger M50 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-1-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-1-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon 1 S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon 1 S1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/60 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 397 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $599 | $231 |