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Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and EX-Z16 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was introduced 7 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the M50 scores versus the EX-Z16 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Casio EX-Z16

 M50 EX-Z16 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2010More recent by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1040k0kCrisper display (+1040k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Canon M50

 EX-Z16 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Casio EX-Z16

 M50 EX-Z16 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 against the EX-Z16.

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and EX-Z16 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and EX-Z16.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M50 will show more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z16 Street photography factors
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography advice
75
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (235 CIPA)
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
78
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (235 shots)
53
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z16
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (235 shots)
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen ( inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging highlights
85
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon M50 vs Casio EX-Z16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Casio EX-Z16
 Canon EOS M50Casio Exilim EX-Z16
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon EOS M50 Casio Exilim EX-Z16
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-26 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance - 7cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" -
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, AAC 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 848x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 235 shots -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $779 $100