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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • New Model is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T200
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was released 2 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 M50 Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T100 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T100

 M50 Fujifilm X-T100 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2018Similar age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 provides external 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-T100 has proportions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 vs the Fujifilm X-T100.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T100 is 79 and 80 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (430 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
78
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
74
great battery life (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (448g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
85
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448 grams)
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T100
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T100
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2018-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 91
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
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) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
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 Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 448 gr (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $779 $499