Canon M50 vs Nikon D5200

Lets look much closer at the Canon M50 vs Nikon D5200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was revealed 4 years later than the D5200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M50 grades vs the D5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Nikon D5200. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Nikon D5200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Canon M50 vs Nikon D5200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 compared to the D5200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and D5200 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and D5200.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger M50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.