Canon M50 Vs Canon G7 X MII Comparison - Camera Decision

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24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon M50 Overall59 Imaging48 Features66 Video39 Size85 CHECK TODAY's PRICE CHECK TODAY's PRICE Change Canon G7 X MII

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon G7 X MII Overall53 Imaging42 Features55 Video41 Size90 CHECK TODAY's PRICE CHECK TODAY's PRICE

Here we are comparing two Canon cameras cameras with different body types: Canon M50, which was introduced in February 2018 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a 24.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon G7 X MII, which was introduced in February 2016 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 20.0MP 1″ sensor. As you can see, G7 X MII is 2 years older than M50. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon M50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-26
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 390g. 116 x 88 x 59 mm

Canon G7 X MII Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-02-18
  • 20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 8.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 319g. 106 x 61 x 42 mm
  • Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Compare

Canon M50 was replaced by Canon EOS M50 Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II

Canon G7 X MII was replaced by Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III. You may also be interested in these comparisons: Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III vs Canon EOS M50

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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External Flash Shoe Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Image Processor Digic 8 vs DIGIC 7 More Capable Processor
Sensor Resolution 24 MP vs 20 MP 19% more pixels
Max Native ISO 25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max Native ISO
Number of Focus Points 143 vs 31 112 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter 1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting 10.0fps vs 8.0fps 2 fps faster
Microphone Port Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area 13.84µm2 vs 5.82µm2 137% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Webcam Function Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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In-built Image Stabilization Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Battery Life 265 shots vs 235 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Weight 319 g vs 390 g 71 g lighter
Flash Coverage 7.0m vs 5.0m 2m longer range
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Built-in ND Filter 3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen Fully Articulated vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting 10.0fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Timelapse Recording Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
NFC Connection Yes vs Yes Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon M50 has external dimensions of 116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32″) and weighs 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) (including batteries). Canon G7 X MII has external dimensions of 106 x 61 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.65″) and weighs 319 g (0.70 lb / 11.25 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon M50 and the Canon G7 X MII. Canon G7 X MII is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 17mm thinner than Canon M50. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G7 X MII has a built-in lens but Canon M50 doesn't. Once you put a lens on M50, its thickness will increase significantly.

Canon M50 vs Canon G7 X MII Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon M50 and the Canon G7 X MII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII.

Canon M50 vs Canon G7 X MII Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon M50 and the Canon G7 X MII Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII.
Canon M50 vs Canon G7 X MII Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon M50 and the Canon G7 X MII Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MII is significantly lighter (71g ) than the Canon M50 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on M50, the total kit will weigh much higher. Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon EOS M50 nor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

Canon G7 X MII features a Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon M50 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.

Canon M50 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 8 processor. On the other hand, Canon G7 X MII has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 7 processor.

Below you can see the M50 and G7 X MII sensor size comparison.

Canon M50 vs Canon G7 X MII Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII Cameras

As seen above, Canon M50 has a 2.9x Larger sensor area than Canon G7 X MII. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

In this section, we rank and compare Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon M50 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X MII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Good Ergonomics&Handling No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP Image Stabilization No External Flash Shoe No Built-in Viewfinder Read the details

Canon M50 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X MII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Fully Articulated LCD Screen Medium sized Body No Image Stabilization Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Street Photography Image Stabilization Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor No Built-in Viewfinder Read the details

Canon M50 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X MII for Sports Photography

AVERAGE Electronic Built-in Viewfinder Good Ergonomics&Handling Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s 143 Focus Points Good Low Light ISO Wireless Connection No Image Stabilization Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 235 shots Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Sports Photography Image Stabilization Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps 31 Focus Points Wireless Connection Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s No External Flash Shoe No Built-in Viewfinder Environmental Sealings Poor Battery Life: 265 shots 100 mm Tele Lens Read the details

Canon M50 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X MII for Daily Photography

GOOD Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Medium size Body 390g Body Thickness 59mm Read the details Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor 4.2X Optical Zoom 319g Body Thickness 42mm Read the details

Canon M50 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X MII for Landscape Photography

POOR Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP Live-view No Environmental Sealings Read the details Check the Best Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP 24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor No Environmental Sealings Read the details

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Canon M50 and the Canon G7 X MII, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon M50 and Canon G7 X MII scores compare:

Canon M50 Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #90 out of 127 in SLR-style mirrorless camerasRanked #178 out of 1333 in all Cameras Canon G7 X MII Imaging Features Value Portability Overall Ranked #35 out of 70 in Large sensor compact camerasRanked #276 out of 1333 in all Cameras

Canon M50 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon G7 X MII in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon M50.

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General Canon EOS M50 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2018-02-26 2016-02-18
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C 1″
Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 332.27mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 143 31
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens Focal Range no lens 24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture no lens F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range no lens 5cm
Screen
Type Fully Articulated Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Digital only Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 390g 319g
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm 106 x 61 x 42mm
Battery Life 235 shots 265 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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