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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
79 Imaging
67 Features
88 Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62 Imaging
74 Features
88 Overall
79

Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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 Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z6 II
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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is fairly similar but the M50 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the Z6 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M50 scores vs the Z6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon Z6

					

					

						
 M50 Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon M50

					

					

						
 Z6 M50 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon Z6

					

					

						
 M50 Z6 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2018Similar age
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 has outer 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) while the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 against the Z6.
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Z6 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Z6.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon Z6 will offer more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

						Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon M50 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
80
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
84
 you can focus manually
 resolution is high (25MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon M50 Street photography info
Nikon Z6 Street photography info
84
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z6 Sports photography advice
75
 has image stabilization
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 bad battery (235 per charge)
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 low battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon M50 Travel photography info
Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
78
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 bad battery (235 CIPA)
66
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 resolution is high (25 megapixels)
 low battery power (330 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M50 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography details
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 bad battery (235 shots)
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
85
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
36
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS M50Nikon Z6
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M50 Nikon Z6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 143 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 23 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB No Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 235 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) XQD card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $779 $1,997