Canon EOS M vs Canon EOS M50

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS MEOS M50
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M50 Mark II
      MSRP$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1249 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel24.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range+1 to +18 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points31143
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtainElectronically controlled focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.3 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.3 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.3fps for approx. 17 JPEG images, 6 images RAWUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / 33 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7.4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 47 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual, Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      DxO Low Light ISO827
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Movie File FormatMOVMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCMAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps      		H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Dimensions109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26")116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32")
      Weight (inc. batteries)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.6"6.7 x 6.65 x 5.35"
      Package Weight1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E12
      Battery Life230 shots235 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M Canon EOS M50
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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