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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 II was brought out 2 years after the Fujifilm X-A5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M50 II scores against the Fujifilm X-A5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A5 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2018Newer by 33 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-A5 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A5

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-A5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M50 II versus the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A5 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern M50 II should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography highlights
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
88
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (450 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-A5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2018-01-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 91
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 361 gr (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 pictures 450 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
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 (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $599 $500