Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Canon EOS M5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M50 Mark IIEOS M5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M50
      MSRP$599 (body only), $699 (w/15-45mm lens), $929 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      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 AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points14349
      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 M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF-M
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled focal-place
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps9.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp 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)
      Up to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual (minimum/medium/maximum)
      Auto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1005.00 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 and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      DxO Low Light ISO1262
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.4
      DxO Overall Score77
      Video Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatAACAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MP4, H.264, AAC
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone Wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Dimensions116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32")116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")
      Weight (inc. batteries)387 g (0.85 lb / 13.65 oz)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight1.655 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Battery PackLP-E12LP-E17
      Battery Life305 shots295 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS M5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate


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