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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was released 4 years after the Fujifilm X-A3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M50 II scores versus the Fujifilm X-A3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2016More modern by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-A3 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A3

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II has exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-A3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 II compared to the Fujifilm X-A3.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern M50 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography highlights
76
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (305 per charge)
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (305 per charge)
88
good battery pack (410 per charge)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (305 shots)
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
85
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-A3
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-A3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2016-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 77
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 339g (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 410 shots
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $599 $480