Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6

Below is a extended review of the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is very well matched but the M50 II (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was launched 2 years later than the Z6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M50 II matches up vs the Z6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Nikon Z6. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II has outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II vs the Z6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and Z6.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z6 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.