Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7
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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released February 2018
- Refreshed by Canon M50 II
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon M50 versus Nikon Z7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe M50 was released 5 months prior to the Z7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the M50 grades vs the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Nikon Z7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon Z7
M50 | Z7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon M50
Z7 | M50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon Z7
M50 | Z7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | August 2018 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 versus Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 against the Z7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Z7 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Z7.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon M50 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Nikon Z7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 46MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 23 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
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 rating | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery type | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $779 | $2,797 |