Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Replacement is Canon M50 II
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- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
- New Model is Nikon 1 V3
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon M50 and Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") offer different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M50 was brought out 5 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M50 scores vs the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon 1 V2
| M50 | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | October 2012 | More modern by 66 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon M50
| 1 V2 | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon 1 V2
| M50 | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 offers physical 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) and the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 and Nikon 1 V2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 compared to the 1 V2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and 1 V2 is 79 and 85 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and 1 V2.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M50 will provide more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon M50 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Nikon 1 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Nikon 1 V2 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2012-10-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 8 | Expeed 3A |
| 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 | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3072 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 73 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 15.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 278 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 403 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 images | 310 images |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | EN-EL21 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $779 | $599 |