Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X
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Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Updated by Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon G9 X II

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Overview
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.

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.

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon G9 X
M50 | G9 X | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2015 | Fresher by 29 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon M50
G9 X | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon G9 X
M50 | G9 X | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Canon M50 and Canon G9 X in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Canon PowerShot G9 X |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-84mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 209g (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $779 | $399 |