Canon EOS M50 vs Nikon Z6

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Canon EOS M50 vs Nikon Z6

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon EOS M50 advantages over Nikon Z6

Less expensive
$649 vs $1899
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
484g vs 1175g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Nikon Z6 advantages over Canon EOS M50

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

380 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
35 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Comfortable ergonomics and solid build; Versatile EVF and tilt-swivel, touch-screen LCD; Good image quality; Great performance for its class; New C-RAW format saves on raw file size; 4K video is an M-series first.
Somewhat limited dynamic range; JPEGs a little soft at base ISO, and more so at higher ISOs; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Poor battery life; Raw buffer is still shallow (but C-RAW helps).
Read our Canon EOS M50 Review

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$679
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS M5

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS M5

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$679
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A7 III

Canon EOS M50

Sony A7 III

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1865
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS R

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6400

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6400

Nikon Z6

Sony A6400

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6100

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6100

Nikon Z6

Sony A6100

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A6100

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