Nikon D7100 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D7100 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D7100 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M50 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D7100 were released 2013 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II was released 2020. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D7100 | 2013 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Nikon D7100 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 D7100 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 D7100 | 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 D7100 has a 24,1 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 D7100 |
24,1 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 D7100. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D7100 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D7100 | 100-6400 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 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 Nikon D7100
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 D7100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D7100 | 6 |
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 D7100 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 D7100 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 74% heavier than Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D7100 | 675 gr 1.49 lb |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Nikon D7100 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D7100 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 D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Name | Nikon D7100 | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Release Year | 2013 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2013-02-21 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 1199 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D7100 |
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 | 24,1 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Nikon D7100 |
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 D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center 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 | 51 | 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 D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3,2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1228800 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Frames per second | 6 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 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 Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D7100 |
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 D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Wireless WR-1 and WR-R10 |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control |
Yes (Optional, wired MC-DC2 or wireless WR-1 and WR-R10 )
|
Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Optional |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D7100 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion EN-EL15 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 950 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 136 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 107 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 76 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 675 gram | 387 gram |