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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-A3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
68 Features
75 Overall
70

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was launched 6 years after the Fujifilm X-A3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-A3

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-A3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023August 2016More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A3 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A3

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-A3 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 against the Fujifilm X-A3.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Fujifilm X-A3 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Fujifilm X-A3.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date  of the products into consideration. The more modern R50 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
80
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography factors
77
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
80
 tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
65
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (410 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
88
 great battery pack (410 per charge)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A3
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
79
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (410 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm X-A3 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 no image stabilization
74
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lack of image stabilization
 missing microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A3
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-A3
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-A3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2016-08-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 77
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 37 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 339 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 370 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $679 $480