Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced October 2020
- Succeeded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Announced June 2021
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon M50 II versus Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M50 II was brought out 8 months earlier than the Z fc which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M50 II matches up versus the Z fc in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon Z fc
M50 II | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M50 II
Z fc | M50 II | |||
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Announced | June 2021 | October 2020 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z fc
M50 II | Z fc | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Nikon Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 II versus Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II vs the Z fc.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Z fc is 79 and 79 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Z fc.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to deliver extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M50 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon Z fc |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2021-06-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 21 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 grams (0.85 lb) | 445 grams (0.98 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 300 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $599 | $949 |