Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII
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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Canon G7 X MIII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon G7 X MIII
M50 II | G7 X MIII | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | July 2019 | More recent by 16 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Canon M50 II
G7 X MIII | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon G7 X MIII
M50 II | G7 X MIII | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Canon G7 X MIII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Canon G7 X MIII Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | |
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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 |