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Canon EOS R50 vs EOS M50 Mark II vs Powershot G7 X Mark III

Canon has various cameras for vloggers and content creators, like the EOS R50, EOS M50 Mark II, and the Powershot G7 Mark III. These cameras have a few similarities, but also some differences. For example, the EOS R50 doesn't have a recording limit and the image quality of the cameras differs. We've listed the differences and similarities, so you know which camera suits you.

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Comparison Canon EOS R50, EOS M50 Mark II, and Powershot G7 X Mark III

Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III
Type camera Mirrorless camera Mirrorless camera Compact camera
Sensor 24.2-megapixel APS-C 24.1-megapixel APS-C 20.1-megapixel 1"
Image stabilization Yes, digital and optionally in the lens No, only optionally in the lens Yes
Video resolution 4K 30 fps / Full HD 120 fps 4K, 25 fps / Full HD, 60 fps 4K, 25 fps / Full HD 120 fps
Weight (excluding lens) 328g 388g 304 grams
Tiltable screen Yes Yes Yes
Speed continuous shooting 15 fps 10 fps 12 fps
Recording limit None Yes, 30 minutes in Full HD and 4K Yes, 30 minutes in Full HD and 10 minutes in 4K

Usage situation

Usage situation Canon R50

EOS R50: user-friendly for content creators

As a vlogger, the compact and light Canon EOS R50 is a suitable choice for you. With Creative Bracketing, the camera adds 4 different filters to your photo. You can choose the best one and send it to your phone via the Canon Connect app. This way, your images are ready for social media in no time. Thanks to the RF lens mount, you can choose from a large assortment of lenses, which makes the camera versatile in use. If you upgrade to a Canon full-frame mirrorless camera in the future, you can use the same Canon RF lenses.

Usage situation Canon EOS M50 Mark II

EOS M50 Mark II: starter model for beginner photographers and videographers

With the Canon EOS M50 Mark II, you can take photos and record videos. The camera is a bit smaller than the EOS R50, but is weighs 60g more. Thanks to the exchangeable lens system, you can easily switch between focal lengths. The camera has an EF-M mount. This way, you can choose from fewer lenses than with the EOS R50. That makes the camera suitable for beginner photographers who want a starter model mirrorless camera. You can experiment with the camera settings and various lenses.

Usage situation Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III

Powershot G7 X Mark III: compact for on a trip

The Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III is a compact camera. This means that the camera has a fixed lens that retracts. You can exchange this lens. The camera is light and small in size. This way, you can easily take it with you on a trip. You can take photos and record videos for social media or print images for a photo album. The camera has a smaller sensor than the EOS R50 and the M50 Mark II. The small sensor makes the camera light, but the images are less detailed. In dark environments, you images are less sharp.

Maximum recording time

Maximum recording time Canon EOS R50

EOS R50: no recording limit

If you go out for a long day, you can to record without interruptions. The EOS R50 doesn't have a recording limit, so you can record a long video in 1 take. That's nice if you record a stream, for example. If you record activity moments, that's also useful. You can be sure the video doesn't stop in the middle of an activity moment, like when you record yourself when you exercise.

Maximum recording time Canon EOS M50 Mark II

EOS M50 Mark II: recording limit of 30 minutes

The EOS M50 Mark II has a recording limit of 30 minutes. This means the recording stops automatically after 30 minutes. There's a chance your activity moments are stopped suddenly. Afterwards, you can manually start a new recording. If your camera is on a tripod, you have to restart the recording after 30 minutes.

Maximum recording time Canon Powershot G7 Mark III

Powershot G7 X Mark III: 30 minutes limit in Full HD, 10 minutes in 4K

With the Powershot G7 X Mark III, you can record 30 minutes in Full HD and 10 minutes in 4K resolution. This way, it's less easy to record long videos in 4K with this camera. The camera is suitable to record short moments, like when you're on a trip. You can make short TikTok videos of your best memories or paste footage together when you edit them.

Image quality

Image quality Canon EOS R50

EOS R50: 4K at 30 fps

If you want to upload sharp videos to YouTube, record in 4K resolution at 30 fps. This way, you can create professional content for social media. If you like to slow an activity moment down, record in Full HD at 120 fps. You can turn these images into detailed slow motion videos in which you highlight a motion. The EOS R50 has a 24.2-megapixel image sensor, so you take clear photos. You can use these as a thumbnail for a YouTube video, for example.

Image quality Canon EOS M50 Mark II

EOS M50 Mark II: 4K at 50 fps

With the EOS M50 Mark II, you can record smooth videos in 4K resolution at 50 fps. You can use this camera if you record a sports match, or if you want to record wild animals on a safari. With 50 fps, fast motions look smooth and natural. You can also use the EOS M50 Mark II as a photographer. Thanks to the 24.1-megapixel image sensor, you can take clear photos that are suitable for social media channels like Instagram.

Image quality Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III

Powershot G7 X Mark III: 4K at 25 fps

The Powershot G7 Mark III records videos in 4K resolution at 25 fps. This results in sharp videos that are suitable for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. You can's slow these images down. If you want to slow the footage down a bit, record in Full HD resolution at 50 fps. If you take photos of a sports match, you can make 30 photos per second in RAW burst. This way, you can freeze every motion.

Conclusion

For active vloggers, the Canon EOS R50, the M50 Mark II, and the Powershot G7 X Mark III all are suitable cameras. Your usage situation dictates which one suits you. If you want to create professional content in the highest quality anywhere, choose the R50. If you want a vlog camera that's a bit smaller than the R50, the M50 Mark II is a nice starter model. Do you want a camera that fits in your jacket for during a trip? The Powershot G7 Mark III suits you.

Nina
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