Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 S2

Below, we are reviewing the Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was brought out 3 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 scores against the 1 S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 against the 1 S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and 1 S2 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and 1 S2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M50 will offer more detail having its extra 9.8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.