Canon M50 II vs Nikon D5300

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 II and Nikon D5300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 6 years after the D5300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M50 II matches up versus the D5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Nikon D5300. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Nikon D5300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 II against the D5300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and D5300 is 79 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and D5300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern M50 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.