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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 grades against the Fujifilm X-T1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 M50 Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2014More recent by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T1 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1

 M50 Fujifilm X-T1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 comes with outside 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-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M50 and the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 79 and 79 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M50 to provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer M50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography information
75
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
67
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (235 shots)
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (235 CIPA)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
33
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2014-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 440 grams (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 images 350 images
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $779 $1,300