Canon R50 vs Canon G1 X II

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R50 and Canon G1 X II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and G1 X II (13MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and G1 X II (1.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was released 9 years later than the G1 X II and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon G1 X II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R50 scores against the G1 X II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 & Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery & Canon G1 X II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R50 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Canon G1 X II has specifications of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") along with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 compared to the G1 X II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and G1 X II is 75 and 76 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and G1 X II.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R50 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R50 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent R50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.