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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50

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Fujifilm X-T20

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

Fujifilm X-T20
$899.00
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Canon M50

24 MP | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

Canon M50
$779.00
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Both cameras have 24.0MP sensors but Fujifilm X-T20's sensor is APS-C sized whereas Canon M50 has a APS-C sensor. We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Out of 97 cameras in this class, Fujifilm X-T20 is ranked #6 with an overall score of 78 and Canon M50 is ranked #0 with an overall score of 78.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-18
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 383g. 118 x 83 x 41 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X-T10 Compare

Canon M50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-26
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 390g. 116 x 88 x 59 mm
Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T20 over Canon EOS M50
Number of Focus Points 325 vs 143 182 more focus points
Continuous Shooting 14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life 350 shots vs 235 shots 115 more frames with a single charge
Weight 383 g vs 390 g 7 g lighter
Timelapse Recording Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area 15.34µm2 vs 13.84µm2 10% larger pixel area
Reasons to choose Canon EOS M50 over Fujifilm X-T20
Max ISO 25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution 1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Price $779 vs $899 $120 cheaper
Bluetooth Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon EOS M50
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution 920k dots vs 1.040k dots Higher resolution screens
Continuous Shooting 14.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs UHS-I Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon EOS M50
Image Stabilization No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Environmental Sealing No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50. Fujifilm X-T20 is 5mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon M50 but it is also 2mm wider.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T20 is 7g lighter than the Canon M50 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50: Sensor Comparison

Both Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 have 24.0 MP resolution sensors but Fujifilm X-T20's sensor is APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) and Canon M50's sensor is APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ).

Since Fujifilm X-T20's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Canon M50.

Another difference between these two cameras is that Fujifilm X-T20's sensor lacks anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T20 and M50 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50 Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Fujifilm X-T20 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Canon M50. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T20 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon M50 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon M50 for Street Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon M50 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
143 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon M50 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
383g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
390g
Body Thickness 59mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T20 for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Canon M50 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Live-view
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details


Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Fujifilm X-T20 has an advantage over Canon M50. There are 41 lenses for Fujifilm X-T20's Fujifilm X mount, on the other hand there are only 15 lenses for Canon M50's Canon EF-M lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 9 lenses for Fujifilm X mount and 4 lenses for Canon EF-M mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T20 Lenses # of Canon M50 Lenses
Standard Zoom 5 1
Standard Prime 11 2
Wideangle Zoom 1 2
Wideangle Prime 13 7
Telephoto Zoom 5 1
Telephoto Prime 2 1
SuperZoom 1 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 n/a
Macro Prime 2 n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 41 15
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M50: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T20 and Canon M50 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #26 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #81 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Canon M50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #0 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm X-T20
$899.00

Canon M50
Canon M50
$779.00

Canon M50 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T20 Canon EOS M50
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2017-01-18 2018-02-26
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Price $899.00 $779.00
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Area 368.16mm2 332.27mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 325 143
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Canon EF-M
Number of Available Lenses 41 15
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3″ 3"
Resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62 n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/180s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 383g 390g
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm 116 x 88 x 59mm
Battery Life 350 shots 235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
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