EOS M50 IIvs EOS R1vs PowerShot G7X Mark III
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
View PowerShot G7X Mark III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R1 (2024) | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | Optical IS — lens-based |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 1470g (with battery) | 304g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | EOS R1 | PowerShot G7X Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Landscape | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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