Canon M50 vs Canon G5 X MII

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 versus Canon G5 X MII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the G5 X MII (20MP) is relatively close but the M50 (APS-C) and G5 X MII (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was revealed 16 months prior to the G5 X MII which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M50 grades against the G5 X MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Canon G5 X MII Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon G5 X MII has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Canon M50 versus Canon G5 X MII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 compared to the G5 X MII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and G5 X MII is 79 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and G5 X MII.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M50 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M50 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M50 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.