Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 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
- Updated by Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The M50 was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 and Fujifilm X-A1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-A1
M50 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 52 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-A1 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A1
M50 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 has physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-A1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Fujifilm X-A1.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M50 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-A1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-A1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 368.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 23 | 54 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO200m) |
Flash modes | - | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
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 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $779 | $329 |