Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6
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![Canon EOS M50 Mark II front Canon EOS M50 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II/Canon-M50-II-front.jpg)
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75 Features
88 Overall
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Older Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Overview
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.
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon Z6
M50 II | Z6 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2018 | More recent by 27 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon M50 II
Z6 | M50 II | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z6
M50 II | Z6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 size comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Nikon-Z6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Nikon Z6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2018-08-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6048 x 4024 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 15 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max 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 | Yes |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 675 gr (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | XQD card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $1,997 |