Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon M50 and Canon G9 X, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the G9 X (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and G9 X (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 was revealed 2 years later than the G9 X and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 grades vs the G9 X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 & Canon PowerShot G9 X. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Canon G9 X Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Canon G9 X has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M50 versus the G9 X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and G9 X is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and G9 X.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.