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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was announced 21 months later than the Fujifilm X-T30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M50 II matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T30 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2019Fresher by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-T30 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T30

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 II versus Fujifilm X-T30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M50 II against the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T30 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent M50 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
78
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (305 shots)
80
good battery power (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging highlights
85
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
36
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 143 425
Lens
Lens support 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 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 pounds) 383 gr (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" 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 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $899