Canon M50 vs Canon SX70 HS

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon M50 vs Canon SX70 HS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the SX70 HS (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M50 (APS-C) and SX70 HS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The M50 was revealed 6 months before the SX70 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M50 scores against the SX70 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Canon PowerShot SX70 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Canon SX70 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon SX70 HS has specifications of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M50 vs the SX70 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and SX70 HS is 79 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and SX70 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M50 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M50 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.