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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
82 Features
90 Overall
85

Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The M50 II was announced 12 months earlier than the Z9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M50 II matches up versus the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M50 II Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon M50 II

		

		

			
 Z9 M50 II 
AnnouncedOctober 2021October 2020More modern by 12 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kSharper screen (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 M50 II Z9 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II features 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 Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 II and Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II compared to the Z9.
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Z9 is 79 and 51 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Z9.
All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M50 II having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z9 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M50 II will be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
82
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
89
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Nikon Z9
84
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
76
 built in image stabilization
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (305 per charge)
91
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery power (740 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
78
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery power (305 CIPA)
65
 great battery power (740 shots)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is excellent (46MP)
 more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography information
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 bad battery power (305 per charge)
87
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery power (740 shots)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
85
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
32
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
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Canon M50 II vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IINikon Z9
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Nikon Z9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
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 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 143 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Available lenses 23 29
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest 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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 1340 gr (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 photographs 740 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $599 $5,500