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Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D70
  • Replacement is Nikon D90
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon M50 II versus Nikon D80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 14 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M50 II grades vs the D80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon D80

 M50 II D80 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2006More recent by 172 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Canon M50 II

 D80 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon D80

 M50 II D80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II offers external 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) whilst the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 II vs the D80.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and D80 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and D80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M50 II to produce extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Nikon D80 Street photography advice
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Nikon D80
76
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (305 per charge)
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography information
Nikon D80 Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (305 shots)
44
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography details
Nikon D80 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (305 shots)
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D80 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
9
no video shooting
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Nikon D80
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IINikon D80
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Nikon D80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-10-14 2006-09-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon F
Available lenses 23 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 668g (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 524
Other
Battery life 305 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $800