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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-E2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the M50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M50 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2014Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-E2 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E2

 M50 Fujifilm X-E2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 has external measurements 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-E2 has proportions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher M50 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
69
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
72
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (235 shots)
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging information
85
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
34
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-E2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2014-03-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
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 (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $779 $450