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EOS M50 II vs 1 J5
Quick take: The EOS M50 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 II — Beginners & Vlogging: Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50 IICanon · 2020 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £575 | — |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M50 II
1 J5
Portrait
6.1/10
4.3/10
Street
6.6/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
4.7/10
3.2/10
Documentary
4.9/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
4.9/10
Landscape
4.9/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.1/10
Casual
7.1/10
5.0/10
Food
6.4/10
4.8/10
Macro
4.8/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.1/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
3.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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