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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Newer Model is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was released 6 months after the Fujifilm X-E3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 M50 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-E3 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E3

 M50 Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2017Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 features external 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-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-E3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
75
has image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (235 shots)
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography details
78
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (235 shots)
77
has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (235 shots)
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
37
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-E3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2017-09-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
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 speed 10.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $779 $700