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EOS M50 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The EOS M50 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
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50Canon · 2018 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 used | — |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA)Best |
| 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 | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 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 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | 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
1 J5
Portrait
6.1/10
4.3/10
Street
6.5/10
6.7/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
3.2/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
4.9/10
Landscape
4.8/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.1/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.0/10
Food
6.2/10
4.8/10
Macro
4.8/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.0/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
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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