Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Canon EOS 850D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon EOS 850D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
These two camera models were both released 2020.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 |
Canon EOS 850D | 2020 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 850D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS 850D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 850D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 850D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS 850D | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M50 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 850D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 850D can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 10 |
Canon EOS 850D | 7,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon EOS 850D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 850D weighs 515 gr (equal to 1.14 lb) which is 33% heavier than Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Canon EOS 850D | 515 gr 1.14 lb |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Canon EOS 850D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon EOS 850D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Name | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon EOS 850D |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Release Year | 2020 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2020-10-14 | 2020-02-12 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 143 | 45 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 7,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 4 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via wireless remote or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Canon EOS 850D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 800 shots |
Width | 116 mm | 131 mm |
Height | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Depth | 59 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 387 gram | 515 gram |