Canon EOS M50 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T200 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS M50 Mark II
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-T200
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M50 Mark II and the Fujifilm X-T200 are both mirrorless cameras from 2020 aimed at everyday and travel photography. The Fujifilm arrived in January, the Canon in October. The biggest commitment is the lens system, since the M50 Mark II uses Canon EF-M lenses and the X-T200 uses Fujifilm X lenses, with no cross-mount fit. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2020 | 2020 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 14, 2020 | January 24, 2020 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 88 x 59 mm | 121 x 84 x 55 mm |
| Camera weight | 387 g | 370 g |
| Optics | 59/100 | 67/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-T200 is the better pick for handheld work in dim interiors or at dusk, because it offers in-body stabilisation and the M50 Mark II does not. It also spreads 425 autofocus points across the frame against 143 on the Canon, giving more positions for off-centre subjects. The Canon answers with a 10 fps burst against 8 fps, which helps when timing a child's sprint or a bird taking off. Resolution is a similarity, with both using 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensors for the same pixel count when printing or cropping. Their standard ISO ranges differ, with the Canon reaching 25600 ISO against 12800 ISO on the Fujifilm, while both extend to 51200 ISO when expanded. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 8 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 444080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1430300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlowing a water splash or a racing dog works equally well on either camera. Both record up to 4K and support frame rates up to 120 fps, so fast motion can be replayed as smooth slow motion. Each has a built-in timelapse mode, so cloud or sunset sequences need no intervalometer. File formats differ slightly, with the X-T200 recording MPEG-4 and H.264 while the M50 Mark II records MPEG-4. In practice both produce files that common editing software handles. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-T200 is clearly stronger for framing and playback, with a 3.5-inch screen at 2780000 dots against the Canon's 3-inch, 1040000-dot display. That extra size and sharpness helps when checking focus or reviewing shots in daylight. Both screens are touch-enabled and flip out, so vlogging and awkward low angles work on either camera. Connectivity is a similarity, with both offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfers and remote control. Neither has GPS for tagging photo locations, and neither is weather sealed. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 27800001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryStorage is a similarity, with each camera taking a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card at UHS-I speed and no second slot for in-camera backup. The M50 Mark II is rated at 305 shots against 270 for the X-T200. The X-T200 charges over USB while the Canon does not, so it can top up from a power bank between locations. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
305 shots1505000 | 270 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-T200 if you shoot handheld in low light, review work on the rear screen, or travel with a power bank. Its stabilisation, larger, sharper display and USB charging serve those situations directly. Choose the Canon EOS M50 Mark II for fast action and long stills days, where its 10 fps burst and higher rated shot count help.
Commit to the lens system first, since Canon EF-M and Fujifilm X glass do not interchange. Both offer the same 24 MP APS-C resolution and 4K video, so the choice rests on stabilisation, screen and burst rather than image size.