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Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M50 II and Canon SX420 IS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the SX420 IS (20MP) is very comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and SX420 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The M50 II was introduced 4 years later than the SX420 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the M50 II grades vs the SX420 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon SX420 IS

 M50 II SX420 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2016More recent by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon M50 II

 SX420 IS M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon SX420 IS

 M50 II SX420 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II enjoys 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 SX420 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M50 II and Canon SX420 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 II and the SX420 IS.

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and SX420 IS is 79 and 80 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and SX420 IS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 II having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger M50 II should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography highlights
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
76
image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow fps (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (305 shots)
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
85
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon SX420 IS
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon PowerShot SX420 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon PowerShot SX420 IS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-10-14 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.6
Macro focusing distance - 0cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 0.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 pounds) 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 pictures 195 pictures
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $299