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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-E3 front
Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R50 versus Fujifilm X-E3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was brought out 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-E3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R50 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 R50 Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedFebruary 2023September 2017Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Canon R50

 Fujifilm X-E3 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-E3

 R50 Fujifilm X-E3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-E3 has proportions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 vs the Fujifilm X-E3.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Fujifilm X-E3.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent R50 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
77
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
84
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging advice
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-E3
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-E3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-E3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2017-09-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 651 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 337 grams (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $679 $700