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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Renewed by Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 was launched 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-T20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 M50 Fujifilm X-T20 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2017More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T20 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T20

 M50 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T20.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
75
image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
76
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
36
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T20
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 325
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 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 - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 383 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 350 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
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 compatible)
Card slots One One
Cost at release $779 $900