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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Canon M50
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 II was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm X-E2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the M50 II grades versus the Fujifilm X-E2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M50 II Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2014More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-E2 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-E2

 M50 II Fujifilm X-E2 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II enjoys physical 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-E2 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II and the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-E2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to provide more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M50 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography info
85
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
77
built in image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low battery power (305 CIPA)
69
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
79
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (305 per charge)
72
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (305 shots)
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging information
85
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
34
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-E2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-03-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 grams (0.85 pounds) 350 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $450