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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Updated by Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M50 was brought out 11 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M50 Fujifilm X-T30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T30 M50 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2018More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T30

 M50 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features 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-T30 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M50 vs the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 79 and 82 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older M50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
75
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (235 CIPA)
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
78
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (235 shots)
80
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
low battery power (235 per charge)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $779 $899