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Canon EOS R50 vs Canon PowerShot G7 X III

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The R50 wins 3 of 5 scored specs (resolution, battery (cipa)); the G7 X III wins 2 (burst, weight). The R50 is $150 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, battery (cipa).
2 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, weight.
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R50G7 X III
PRICE & SCORE
Price$780BEST$930
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MPBEST20.1 MP
SensorMegapixels and sensor size. Full-frame gathers more light than APS-C or Micro Four Thirds, for cleaner low-light shots and more background blur.APS-C1-inch
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.15 fps30 fpsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/2000 mech · 1/25600 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles · down to −4 EVPeople
VIDEO
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.10-bit 4:2:28-bit 4:2:0
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.440 shotsBEST265 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.375 g304 gBEST
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.95×—
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingTilt-flip
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFFixed lens
Native lenses60+Built-in lens

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