Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released February 2018
- Newer Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-E3

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M50 was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm X-E2S which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the M50 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E2S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Fujifilm X-E2S. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E2S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-E2S
M50 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 26 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon M50
Fujifilm X-E2S | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E2S
M50 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Identical screen resolution |
Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 comes with physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E2S has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).
Check out the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-E2S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-E2S.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon M50 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M50 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-E2S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-E2S |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2016-01-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | EXR Processor II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS X-TRANS II |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 368.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 77 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 23 | 54 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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, Commander |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 gr (0.86 pounds) | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) |
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 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 shots | 350 shots |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-W126 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $779 | $599 |