Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon R50 and Canon G1 X III side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon R50 has external dimensions of 116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72″) and weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) (including batteries). Canon G1 X III has external dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon R50 and the Canon G1 X III. Canon G1 X III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon R50. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Canon G1 X III has a built-in lens but Canon R50 doesn't. Once you put a lens on R50, its thickness will increase significantly.
Comparison image of the Canon R50 and the Canon G1 X III Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon R50 and Canon G1 X III.
Comparison image of the Canon R50 and the Canon G1 X III Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon R50 and Canon G1 X III.
Top View Comparison image of the Canon R50 and the Canon G1 X III Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon R50 is 24g lighter than the Canon G1 X III but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on R50, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the G1 X III, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the R50.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon R50 and Canon G1 X III's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Fully Articulating screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. Fully articulating screens are also useful for taking Selfies and video.
