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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 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-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R50 was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm X-E4 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 R50 Fujifilm X-E4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023January 2021Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon R50

 Fujifilm X-E4 R50 
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-E4

 R50 Fujifilm X-E4 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E4 has specifications of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R50 against the Fujifilm X-E4.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Fujifilm X-E4.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher R50 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography info
78
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
79
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Travel photography camera
84
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
88
good battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
high MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
82
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-E4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2021-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 37 58
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 364 grams (0.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
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 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $679 $849