Canon M50 vs Nikon Z6 II

Following is a extended overview of the Canon M50 and Nikon Z6 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and Z6 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The M50 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Z6 II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M50 scores versus the Z6 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Nikon Z6 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Nikon Z6 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M50 comes with exterior measurements 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 Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Canon M50 and Nikon Z6 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 compared to the Z6 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Z6 II is 79 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Z6 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M50 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M50 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.