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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-S10
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was released 3 years before the X-S20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 II grades against the X-S20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-S20

 M50 II X-S20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Canon M50 II

 X-S20 M50 II 
RevealedMay 2023October 2020Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution1840k1040kSharper display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-S20

 M50 II X-S20 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3.00"Same display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 II features external 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) and the Fujifilm X-S20 has dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II vs the X-S20.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and X-S20 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and X-S20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older M50 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
84
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
more heavy than competition (491g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
87
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (750 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
77
better than average battery (750 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (750 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging features
85
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (491g)
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-S20
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-S20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-S20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2023-05-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 86
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 491 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 photos 750 photos
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
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 slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $1,299