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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Canon M50
(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
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 was brought out 4 years after the Fujifilm X-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M50 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M50 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-M1 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-M1

 M50 Fujifilm X-M1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon M50 comes with exterior dimensions 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-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M50 vs the Fujifilm X-M1.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and Fujifilm X-M1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon M50 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography features
78
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (235 shots)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (235 per charge)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
31
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-M1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2013-09-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
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 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 330 grams (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photos 350 photos
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $779 $399