Canon M50 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon M50 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was introduced 3 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M50 grades versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got outer 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 Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 against the Q-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Q-S1 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M50 will provide extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern M50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.