Canon M50 vs Canon 170 IS

Below, we are contrasting the Canon M50 versus Canon 170 IS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the 170 IS (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and 170 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was announced 3 years after the 170 IS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M50 grades against the 170 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Canon 170 IS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Canon 170 IS has specifications of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M50 versus Canon 170 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M50 vs the 170 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and 170 IS is 79 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and 170 IS.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M50 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher M50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.