Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is generally well-liked for its lightweight design, ease of use, and good video quality, especially for vlogging and live-streaming. However, some users report short battery life, connectivity issues with USB, and disappointment with the lack of major upgrades over the original M50. Overall, it's a solid entry-level mirrorless camera with some limitations.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Easy to use for beginners
- Great video quality for vlogging
- Good autofocus with eye tracking
- WiFi connectivity for image transfer
Cons
- Short battery life
- USB connectivity issues with laptops
- No major upgrades from M50 Mark I
- No interval shooting mode for photos
- White body not sold separately
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS M M50 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sensor (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
