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Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
54
Features
43
Overall
49

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 10 years after the SD1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M50 II grades versus the SD1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sigma SD1

 M50 II SD1 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2010More modern by 123 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon M50 II

 SD1 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sigma SD1

 M50 II SD1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 II and the SD1.

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and SD1 is 79 and 77 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and SD1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon M50 II to render more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
62
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Sigma SD1 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (305 shots)
55
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Sigma SD1
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
65
environment proof
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD1 as a Vlogging camera
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Canon M50 II vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISigma SD1
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sigma SD1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2010-09-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 25600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 11
Cross type focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sigma SA
Number of lenses 23 76
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) -
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $599 $2,339