Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Released January 2018
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M50 was launched at a similar time to the Fujifilm X-A5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M50 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 and Fujifilm X-A5. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-A5
| M50 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M50
| Fujifilm X-A5 | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A5
| M50 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | January 2018 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to 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") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A5 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).
Check out the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-A5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-A5.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2018-01-31 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 8 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| 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 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 91 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 54 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 361 grams (0.80 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| 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 | 235 pictures | 450 pictures |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-W126S |
| 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 (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $779 | $500 |
