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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Replacement is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was released 2 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 scores against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 M50 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2015Newer by 32 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

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

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the latest Camera with 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 utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 79 and 79 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger M50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
75
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (235 per charge)
63
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (235 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
33
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
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 Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
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 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $779 $1,299