Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon D50

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS M100D50
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M10
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M200 Nikon D40X
      MSRP$599 (w/15-45mm lens), $949 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel6.24 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600200 - 1,600
      Photo Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      ProcessorDIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions2256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white-balance with 420 pixels RGB sensor), six manual modes with preset white balance
      Focus Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutofocus (AF-A), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Continuous servo AF (AF-C), Manual focus (M), Focus lock
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Lens MountCanon EF-MNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot130k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.6 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-planeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.1 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Flash Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock provided
      Exposure Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], Auto Exposure Lock
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      DxO Low Light ISO1272560
      DxO Color Depth23.520.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.010.8
      DxO Overall Score7955
      Video Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 29.97 fps or less
      10 min - 59.94/50 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38")133 x 102 x 76 mm (5.24 x 4.02 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.35 lb3.6 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Battery PackLP-E12EN-EL3
      Battery Life295 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD
      Other Canon EOS M100 Nikon D50
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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