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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87 Imaging
58 Features
63 Overall
60

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R50 was released 9 years later than the Fujifilm X-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R50 grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-M1

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedFebruary 2023September 2013Fresher by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-M1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-M1

		

		

			
 R50 Fujifilm X-M1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with outer 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) and the Fujifilm X-M1 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the R50 against the Fujifilm X-M1.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 75 and 87 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and Fujifilm X-M1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon R50 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
74
 manual focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography features
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
54
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography features
84
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
66
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography factors
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
70
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
31
 includes face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-M1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2013-09-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 37 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes - Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 330 gr (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 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 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $679 $399