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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R50 was brought out 9 years after the Fujifilm X-A1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R50 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 R50 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023November 2013Newer by 112 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon R50

 Fujifilm X-A1 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A1

 R50 Fujifilm X-A1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen dimensions

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and Fujifilm X-A1.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon R50 to resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
77
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
77
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography info
84
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
31
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-A1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2013-11-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 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 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 330g (0.73 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 370 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $679 $329