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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 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
  • Refreshed by Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 was manufactured 20 months after the Fujifilm X-T2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M50 scores against the Fujifilm X-T2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 M50 Fujifilm X-T2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2016More modern by 20 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T2 M50 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T2

 M50 Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 has got external 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) and the Fujifilm X-T2 has specifications of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M50 versus the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 79 and 76 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T2.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern M50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
75
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
63
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
bad battery pack (340 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
33
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2016-07-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 325
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 507 grams (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 photographs 340 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $779 $1,600