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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Later Model is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was announced 6 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 M50 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T3 M50 

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T3

 M50 Fujifilm X-T3 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2018Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 versus Fujifilm X-T3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the M50 and the Fujifilm X-T3.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T3 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T3 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
75
has image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (235 shots)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (235 per charge)
74
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (235 per charge)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T3
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T3
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-26 2018-09-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 425
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 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 539 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
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 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $779 $1,500