EOS R50vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £350 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 319g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | PowerShot G7X Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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