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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • New Model is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was brought out 18 months prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M50 scores against the Fujifilm X-A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M50 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-A7 M50 
RevealedSeptember 2019February 2018Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1040kSharper screen (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A7

 M50 Fujifilm X-A7 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 features outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A7 has specifications of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 and the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older M50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography features
75
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
78
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
88
great battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging highlights
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2019-09-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 320 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 440 photographs
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $779 $700