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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was launched 14 months after the Fujifilm X-A7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M50 II scores vs the Fujifilm X-A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A7 
LaunchedOctober 2020September 2019More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-A7 M50 II 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kCrisper screen (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7

 M50 II Fujifilm X-A7 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II has outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A7 has measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M50 II compared to the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
85
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
77
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery power (305 CIPA)
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
79
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (305 CIPA)
88
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (305 shots)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-A7
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-A7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-09-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,760k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 320g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 440 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $700