Canon EOS M50 vs Fujifilm X-A5 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS M50
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-A5
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M50 and the Fujifilm X-A5 are both compact 2018 mirrorless cameras. The X-A5 is the slimmer, lighter carry: it measures 117 x 68 x 40 mm and weighs 361 g, against 116 x 88 x 59 mm and 390 g for the M50. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2018 | 2018 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 26, 2018 | January 31, 2018 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 88 x 59 mm | 117 x 68 x 40 mm |
| Camera weight | 390 g | 361 g |
| Optics | 59/100 | 64/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsFor moving subjects, the M50 is the stronger camera, shooting at 10 fps against the X-A5's 6 fps, with 143 autofocus points against 91. Resolution is a shared 24 MP on an APS-C CMOS sensor, so prints and crops start from the same pixel count. The M50's native ISO ceiling runs higher at 25600 against 12800, and both expand to 51200. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, and both cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. The M50 gives you an eye-level electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots for bright-day shooting, while the X-A5 has no viewfinder and depends entirely on its rear screen. Their lens systems are separate: the M50 takes Canon EF-M lenses and the X-A5 takes Fujifilm X lenses. | ||
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 | 15.7 x 23.5 |
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 | 6 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 | EXR Processor II |
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 | 3044080 |
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 | 910300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
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 | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 91/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow motion is where the M50 pulls ahead: its maximum video frame rate reaches 120 fps, against 60 fps on the X-A5. A dog sprinting or a water splash can be slowed further in playback. Maximum video resolution is a shared 4K. Each offers a built-in timelapse mode, and the X-A5 records in MPEG-4 and MOV, which can ease matching your editing software. | ||
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 | 60 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, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesBoth use a 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot touch screen that flips for selfies and vlogging, so composing at arm's length works the same way on each. The M50 adds Bluetooth alongside Wi-Fi, so it can also pair with a phone over a low-power link, while the X-A5 offers Wi-Fi without Bluetooth. Neither camera has GPS or weather sealing, and both include a built-in flash plus support for an external one. | ||
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" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
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 | No |
| Storage & battery | 13/100 | 27/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-A5 leads the battery ratings: its NP-W126S battery is rated at 450 shots per charge, against 235 shots for the M50's LP-E12. That is a 215-shot advantage in the rated figures. Both carry a single SD card slot with no second card, and neither charges over USB, so each needs its own charger on a trip. The M50's slot is UHS-I compatible, so it can take faster UHS-I SD cards, while the X-A5 supports SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| 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. |
235 shots1505000 | 450 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS M50 for moving subjects such as children, pets, or weekend sports. Its 10 fps burst, more autofocus points, and eye-level viewfinder all serve that work, and its 120 fps maximum video frame rate slows fast action further in playback.
Choose the Fujifilm X-A5 for a lighter travel kit: it is 29 g lighter and much slimmer, its battery rating runs to 450 shots against 235, and it opens the Fujifilm X lens range. Both share 24 MP resolution, 4K maximum video resolution, and a flip-out touch screen, so the choice comes down to speed and a viewfinder versus portability and battery rating.