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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • New Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was launched 8 years later than the 1 V1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the M50 II scores against the 1 V1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon 1 V1

 M50 II 1 V1 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2012Fresher by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon M50 II

 1 V1 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 V1

 M50 II 1 V1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II versus the 1 V1.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and 1 V1 is 79 and 84 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and 1 V1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger M50 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V1
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography info
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
62
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography details
77
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (305 shots)
53
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography highlights
79
has bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 V1
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (305 shots)
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging factors
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Nikon 1 V1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IINikon 1 V1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Nikon 1 V1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2012-01-20
Physical type 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 surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 135
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 305 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $670