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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G5 X
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon G5 X MII versus Sony H50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G5 X MII (20MP) and H50 (9MP) and the G5 X MII (1") and H50 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X MII was revealed 10 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G5 X MII matches up vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Sony H50

 G5 X MII H50 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2009Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon G5 X MII

 H50 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Sony H50

 G5 X MII H50 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X MII has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 X MII vs the H50.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G5 X MII and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 X MII and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G5 X MII will produce greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography features
Sony H50 Street photography features
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
65
silent mode (1/25,600 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
80
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (230 per charge)
44
has built in flash
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
34
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging advice
Sony H50 Vlogging advice
80
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing mic socket
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-07-09 2009-01-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $80