Nikon D5200 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D5200 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D5200 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M50 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D5200 were released 2012 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II was released 2020. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D5200 | 2012 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Nikon D5200 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D5200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D5200 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Nikon D5200 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M50 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Nikon D5200 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D5200. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D5200 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D5200 | 100-6400 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5200 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5200 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
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 Nikon D5200
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D5200 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D5200 | 5 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D5200 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II 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.
Nikon D5200 weighs 555 gr (equal to 1.22 lb) which is 43% heavier than Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D5200 | 555 gr 1.22 lb |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Nikon D5200 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D5200 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II, 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 |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Name | Nikon D5200 | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Release Year | 2012 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2012-11-06 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 799 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Sensor Size |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
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 | EXPEED 3 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 12 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | No | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 39 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 10 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 | 12 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Optional |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control |
Yes (Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10)
|
Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Optional |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D5200 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 98 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 78 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 555 gram | 387 gram |