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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Canon M50
Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon G7 X MII
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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon M50 II versus Canon G7 X MIII, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the G7 X MIII (20MP) is fairly similar but the M50 II (APS-C) and G7 X MIII (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was launched 16 months later than the G7 X MIII making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M50 II scores against the G7 X MIII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon G7 X MIII

 M50 II G7 X MIII 
ReleasedOctober 2020July 2019More recent by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon M50 II

 G7 X MIII M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon G7 X MIII

 M50 II G7 X MIII 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Canon G7 X MIII has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 II and the G7 X MIII.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and G7 X MIII is 79 and 88 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and G7 X MIII.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M50 II will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Street photography camera
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography info
Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography info
76
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (305 CIPA)
64
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography highlights
78
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (305 per charge)
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (305 shots)
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Canon G7 X MIII as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
86
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon G7 X MIII
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2019-07-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 8
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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest 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 diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/25600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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 options - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lbs) 304g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 235 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $749