Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4
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Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced February 2018
- New Model is Canon M50 II
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced April 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
- Refreshed by Nikon 1 J5
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") use different sensor sizes.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe M50 was introduced 3 years after the 1 J4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M50 scores against the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Nikon 1 J4. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon 1 J4
| M50 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | April 2014 | More modern by 48 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M50
| 1 J4 | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon 1 J4
| M50 | 1 J4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 compared to the 1 J4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and 1 J4 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and 1 J4.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Nikon 1 J4 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2014-04-10 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 8 | Expeed 4 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 171 |
| Cross focus points | - | 105 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 232 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 images | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL22 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $779 | $600 |
