Canon EOS M10 vs Nikon Z50

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Canon EOS M10 vs Nikon Z50

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Nikon Z50

NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
35 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Canon EOS M10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 255 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.9 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon Z50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-M1

$807
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$993
APS-C

Thinner
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3000

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3000

Nikon Z50

Samsung NX3000

$807
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Nikon Z50

Samsung NX3300

$807
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$691
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M10

Canon EOS M50

$800
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$807
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-S10

$800
APS-C

NFC
Thinner

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$807
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$999
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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