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Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon M50 II versus Nikon S6900, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and S6900 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 II was revealed 5 years after the S6900 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M50 II grades vs the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon S6900

 M50 II S6900 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2015Newer by 70 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Canon M50 II

 S6900 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon S6900

 M50 II S6900 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Nikon S6900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II versus the S6900.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and S6900 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and S6900.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon M50 II will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Nikon S6900
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Nikon S6900
76
image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than average (181 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography info
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging factors
Nikon S6900 Vlogging factors
85
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
70
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (181g)
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Nikon S6900
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IINikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 181 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 180 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $190