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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-E3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M50 II matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M50 II Fujifilm X-E3 
ReleasedOctober 2020September 2017Fresher by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-E3 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-E3

 M50 II Fujifilm X-E3 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-E3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II compared to the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-E3 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-E3.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern M50 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography details
85
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
77
image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (305 per charge)
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
79
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (305 per charge)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
37
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-E3
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-E3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2017-09-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 325
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 350 images
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $599 $700