Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS M50 II

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Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS M50 II

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Nikon D850 advantages over Canon EOS M50 II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2359k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon EOS M50 II advantages over Nikon D850

Less expensive
$599 vs $2197*
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
Longer video battery life
85 vs 70 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
58 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
387g vs 915g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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
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 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

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Review Excerpt

Class-leading resolution; Excellent dynamic range; Very good high ISO performance; Very fast AF and burst shooting; Durable weather-sealed body; Improved ergonomics; Touchscreen; Dual card slots; 4K video.
Live view/video mode still uses sluggish contrast-detect AF; Viewfinder only tests at ~98% coverage; No 4K at 60p; 30-minute video clip limit; Focus peaking not supported with 4K.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS

Nikon D850

Canon 5DS

$2464
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1549
35mm

Less expensive
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D850 vs Canon 5DS

Canon EOS M50 II

Canon 5DS

$627
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1549
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 II vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D850 vs Sony A99 II

Canon EOS M50 II

Sony A99 II

$627
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$3198
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 II vs Sony A99 II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

$2464
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-1 II

Canon EOS M50 II

Pentax K-1 II

$627
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 II vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Nikon D850

Fujifilm X-T200

$2464
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Fujifilm X-T200

Canon EOS M50 II

Fujifilm X-T200

$627
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$799
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T200

Compared to Nikon Z 30

Nikon D850

Nikon Z 30

$2464
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D850 vs Nikon Z 30

Canon EOS M50 II

Nikon Z 30

$627
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Newer

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