Canon M50 vs Nikon P520

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M50 and Nikon P520, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and P520 (18MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and P520 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was manufactured 5 years later than the P520 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M50 scores vs the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Canon M50 and Nikon P520 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 and the P520.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and P520 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and P520.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M50 will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer M50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.