Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS
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Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon SX420 IS
M50 II | SX420 IS | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon SX420 IS
M50 II | SX420 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon M50 II vs Canon SX420 IS Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | |
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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 |