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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M50 II matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedOctober 2020August 2015More modern by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about 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-T1 IR has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

See the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the M50 II and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 79 and 79 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M50 II to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography details
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
76
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (305 CIPA)
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (305 shots)
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (305 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
85
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
33
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 16MP
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 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
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) 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 440g (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $1,299