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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 was revealed 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the M50 grades against the Fujifilm X-T5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 M50 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon M50

 Fujifilm X-T5 M50 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2018More recent by 57 months
Screen resolution1840k1040kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T5

 M50 Fujifilm X-T5 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 provides outside measurements 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-T5 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 compared to the Fujifilm X-T5.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and Fujifilm X-T5 is 79 and 70 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T5 to render greater detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
resolution is great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M50 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
75
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (235 per charge)
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (580 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T5
78
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (235 per charge)
71
great battery life (580 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is great (40MP)
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (235 shots)
87
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (557g)
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Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS M50Fujifilm X-T5
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M50 Fujifilm X-T5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-26 2022-11-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
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 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7728 x 5152
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 82
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/180000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 557g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
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 shots 580 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $779 $1,699