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Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M50 II versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The M50 II was introduced 9 years later than the Q and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M50 II grades versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Pentax Q

 M50 II Q 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2011Fresher by 114 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Canon M50 II

 Q M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Pentax Q

 M50 II Q 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II compared to the Q.

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and Q.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 II will give greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger M50 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
45
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Pentax Q
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
76
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery (305 shots)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Pentax Q
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (305 shots)
57
lighter than competition in class (180g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (305 per charge)
51
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
85
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Canon M50 II vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Pentax Q
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIPentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Pentax Q
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-06-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Pentax Q
Total lenses 23 8
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 305 photos 230 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $599 $695