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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55
Imaging
87
Features
82
Overall
85

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was launched 10 months before the Fujifilm GFX 50S II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M50 II grades against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M50 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II M50 II 
RevealedSeptember 2021October 2020More recent by 10 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 M50 II Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II provides outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has proportions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 II vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 79 and 55 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M50 II due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M50 II will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S II as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
92
manual focus
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography factors
84
screen articulates
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
heavier than competitors in class (900g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography details
76
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
81
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography advice
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count excellent (51MP)
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (305 shots)
90
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 50S II
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
33
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (900 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm G
Amount of lenses 23 14
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 3600 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) 900 grams (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $599 $3,999