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EOS R50 vs PowerShot G7X Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the PowerShot G7X Mark II is the most affordable.
Where the EOS R50 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Burst Rate: 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 7.3 vs 3.6
- Street: 7.1 vs 6.3
Where the PowerShot G7X Mark II wins
- Cheaper new: £175 vs £649
- Weight: 319g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R50 116 × 86 × 69 mm · 375 g
- PowerShot G7X Mark II 106 × 61 × 42 mm · 319 g
The PowerShot G7X Mark II is 10 mm narrower, 25 mm shorter, 27 mm slimmer and 56 g lighter than the EOS R50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R50 — Beginners & Family: Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
PowerShot G7X Mark II — Travel & Vlogging: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R50Canon · 2023 | PowerShot G7X Mark IICanon · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £175 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 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 | No stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronicBest | 8fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~265 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g (body only) | 319g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R50
PowerShot G7X Mark II
Portrait
7.3/10
3.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
4.1/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
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Documentary
5.8/10
3.2/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
—
Landscape
5.2/10
4.2/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
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Casual
7.5/10
4.6/10
Food
7.1/10
4.7/10
Macro
7.3/10
3.5/10
Architecture
5.9/10
4.2/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
2.9/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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