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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm X-A1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M50 II scores against the Fujifilm X-A1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-A1 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A1

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 II compared to the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M50 II to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent M50 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography details
76
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
78
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
31
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-A1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-A1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lbs) 330 gr (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $329