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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Newer Model is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was manufactured 19 months later than the Fujifilm X-A3 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 scores vs the Fujifilm X-A3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 M50 Fujifilm X-A3 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2016Fresher by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-A3 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A3

 M50 Fujifilm X-A3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-A3.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and Fujifilm X-A3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer M50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
84
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
75
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
87
great battery pack (410 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging info
85
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-A3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2016-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 143 77
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 339 gr (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 235 images 410 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $779 $480