Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released February 2018
- New Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") posses different sensor dimensions.

The M50 was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm HS35EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M50 matches up versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
M50 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 63 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Canon M50
Fujifilm HS35EXR | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm HS35EXR
M50 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 against the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M50 will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer M50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | EXR |
Sensor type | CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 235 shots | 600 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $779 | $380 |