Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Casio Exilim EX-FC100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II was introduced in October 2020 and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II Highlights

      • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 143 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Highlights

      • 9 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      PROS

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      CONS

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 305 shots
      •   No USB Charging
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS M50 Mark II over Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 9 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 3456 x 2592
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Advantage of Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Casio Exilim EX-FC100 over Canon EOS M50 Mark II.

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Casio Exilim EX-FC100
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS M50 Mark II Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        Video Capture
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS M50 Mark II Casio Exilim EX-FC100
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon EOS M50 Mark II selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Canon EOS M50 Mark II also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS M50 Mark II with Fully Articulated screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 features a 9 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2816 x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC on Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 305 shots and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 comes with NP-40 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has a single SDHC Memory Card/SD Memory Card/Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS M50 Mark II, and up to 1/1000 sec on Casio Exilim EX-FC100. Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 143 focusing points and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 has . Canon EOS M50 Mark II has detection range from -4 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS M50 Mark II ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS M50 Mark II and ±2 range on Casio Exilim EX-FC100. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS M50 Mark II and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Casio Exilim EX-FC100.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100 on Canon EOS M50 Mark II. Canon EOS M50 Mark II also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS M50 Mark II.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II body has dimensions of 116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32") and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 23 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Canon EOS M50 Mark II weighs 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz) and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      116 mm

      88 mm

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      100 mm

      59 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      75
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 305 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 305 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      83
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 305 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and give them scores of 73 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 9 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS M50 Mark II

      Casio Exilim EX-FC100

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 305 shots
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)


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