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Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Key Specs

Canon M50
(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
Canon G9 X
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon G9 X

 M50 G9 X 
IntroducedFebruary 2018October 2015Fresher by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon M50

 G9 X M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon G9 X

 M50 G9 X 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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).

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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.

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography highlights
Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography info
Canon G9 X Street photography info
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
80
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition (209g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
75
image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (235 shots)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Canon G9 X
78
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Canon G9 X
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon M50 vs Canon G9 X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon G9 X
 Canon EOS M50Canon PowerShot G9 X
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