Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30
Portability
79 Imaging
68 Features
88 Overall
76
79 Imaging
68 Features
88 Overall
76
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs
Canon M50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Replacement is Canon M50 II
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
- Announced June 2022
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M50 was launched 5 years before the Z30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the M50 scores against the Z30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 and Nikon Z30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon Z30
| M50 | Z30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon M50
| Z30 | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 |  | February 2018 | More modern by 52 months |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon Z30
| M50 | Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 versus the Z30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Z30 is 79 and 79 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Z30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M50 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged M50 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon M50 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually
MP count good (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Nikon Z30
screen articulates
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z30 Travel photography factors
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Canon M50 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
MP count good (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Nikon Z30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Nikon Z30 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2022-06-29 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 35 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 405 gr (0.89 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL25 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $779 | $650 |