Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Fujifilm X-E2. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-E2
M50 II | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 81 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-E2
M50 II | Fujifilm X-E2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Fujifilm X-E2 | |
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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 |