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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon M50
Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the G7 X (20MP) is relatively similar but the M50 II (APS-C) and G7 X (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M50 II was manufactured 6 years later than the G7 X and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M50 II matches up vs the G7 X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon G7 X

 M50 II G7 X 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2014More recent by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Canon M50 II

 G7 X M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon G7 X

 M50 II G7 X 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M50 II against the G7 X.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and G7 X is 79 and 88 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and G7 X.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography highlights
Canon G7 X Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
63
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography information
Canon G7 X Street photography information
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (304g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography advice
Canon G7 X Sports photography advice
76
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (305 per charge)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography details
Canon G7 X Travel photography details
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (305 shots)
80
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Canon G7 X Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
low battery (305 per charge)
69
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (210 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
80
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (304 grams)
does not have microphone port
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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon G7 X
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 31
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 40 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 304 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 556
Other
Battery life 305 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $599 $490