Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Later Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
- Released January 2017

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

The M50 was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm GFX 50S making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 matches up vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 & Fujifilm GFX 50S. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S
M50 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon M50
Fujifilm GFX 50S | M50 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1320k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
M50 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm GFX 50S has measurements of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Check the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 compared to the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M50 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve extra detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern M50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm GFX 50S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm GFX 50S |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2017-01-18 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | X Processor Pro |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 117 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm G |
Number of lenses | 23 | 12 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 2,360k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 1.07x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 360s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") |
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 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-T125 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $779 | $5,499 |