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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was released 20 months before the Z30 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 II scores versus the Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon Z30

 M50 II Z30 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon M50 II

 Z30 M50 II 
AnnouncedJune 2022October 2020Newer by 20 months

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z30

 M50 II Z30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II comes with external 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) whilst the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 II vs the Z30.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Z30 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Z30.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M50 II to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M50 II is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Nikon Z30 Sports photography details
76
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (305 CIPA)
76
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
78
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (305 per charge)
78
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (305 shots)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Nikon Z30
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic socket
74
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (405g)
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IINikon Z30
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Nikon Z30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 209
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Total lenses 23 35
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 405 gr (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 images 330 images
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $650