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Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
82
Overall
71

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M50 and Nikon D7200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 3 years later than the D7200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M50 scores against the D7200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon D7200

 M50 D7200 
IntroducedFebruary 2018March 2015More recent by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon M50

 D7200 M50 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon D7200

 M50 D7200 
Focus manually More precise focus

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 and Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M50 against the D7200.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and D7200 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and D7200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher M50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography features
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Nikon D7200
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography info
Nikon D7200 Sports photography info
75
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (1,110 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography info
Nikon D7200 Travel photography info
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
68
great battery power (1,110 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (235 shots)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
30
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS M50Nikon D7200
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M50 Nikon D7200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-02-26 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon F
Number of lenses 23 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1333
Other
Battery life 235 images 1110 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at launch $779 $1,100