Nikon D600 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D600 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D600 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M50 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D600 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 D600 | 2012 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Nikon D600 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 D600 has a "Nikon FX"-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 D600 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
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
Nikon D600 has a 24,3 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 D600 |
24,3 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D600 has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M50 Mark II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D600. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D600 has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D600 | 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 D600
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 D600 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D600 | 5,5 |
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 D600 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 D600 weighs 760 gr (equal to 1.68 lb) which is 96% heavier than Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D600 | 760 gr 1.68 lb |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Nikon D600 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D600 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 D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Name | Nikon D600 | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Release Year | 2012 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2012-09-13 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 2099 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Sensor Size |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6016 x 4016 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24,3 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Nikon D600 |
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 D600 |
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 | 39 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 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 D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3,2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Frames per second | 5,5 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 Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D600 |
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 D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D600 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Optional with WU-1B mobile adapter |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional, wired or wireless ) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Optional with GP-1 |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D600 |
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) | 900 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 141 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 113 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 82 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 760 gram | 387 gram |