Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm X-E1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 & Fujifilm X-E1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 and the Fujifilm X-E1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-E1.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M50 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern M50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.