Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The M50 was introduced 4 years later than the 1 AW1 and that is a fairly serious 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 Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M50 scores versus the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Nikon 1 AW1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 compared to the 1 AW1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and 1 AW1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and 1 AW1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M50 will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.