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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 5 years after the Fujifilm X-A5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-A5

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-A5 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2018Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A5 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A5

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 against the Fujifilm X-A5.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Fujifilm X-A5.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more modern R50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography information
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
81
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography factors
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 offers touch focus
 good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
72
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (450 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
84
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
88
 great battery life (450 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (450 shots)
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
81
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-A5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2018-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 91
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 361 grams (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 370 photos 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $679 $500