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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Canon M50
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 II was introduced 24 months before the Fujifilm X-T5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 II scores vs the Fujifilm X-T5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Fujifilm X-T5

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon M50 II

 Fujifilm X-T5 M50 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2020Newer by 24 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T5

 M50 II Fujifilm X-T5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T5 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M50 II versus the Fujifilm X-T5.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T5 is 79 and 70 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M50 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
heavier than competition (557g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography details
76
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (305 shots)
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (580 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
78
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (305 per charge)
71
great battery life (580 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
heavier than competition (557 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (305 per charge)
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (580 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging advice
85
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (557 grams)
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Canon M50 II vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IIFujifilm X-T5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Fujifilm X-T5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2022-11-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 40MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7728 x 5152
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 82
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/180000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 557g (1.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 580 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Cost at release $599 $1,699