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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R50 was released 6 years after the Fujifilm X-T20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 scores against the Fujifilm X-T20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 R50 Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023January 2017More modern by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon R50

 Fujifilm X-T20 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-T20

 R50 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T20 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 versus the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Fujifilm X-T20.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger R50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
77
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
77
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography info
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
76
supports focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS R50Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R50 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - X-Processor Pro2
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 photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 651 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 37 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $679 $900