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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-S20
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-S10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-S10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 M50 Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-S10 M50 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2018More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-S10

 M50 Fujifilm X-S10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has sizing of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-S10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 and the Fujifilm X-S10.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 79 and 73 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older M50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S10
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
83
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
heavier than competition (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
75
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
86
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
76
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (465 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging info
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition (465g)
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-S10
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-S10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2020-10-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
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 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 465g (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 325 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $779 $999