Canon EOS R50 vs Fujifilm X-E4 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS R50
70
WINNER
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-E4
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R50 (2023) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (2021) are both mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors. The X-E4 is the slimmer, lighter carry-everywhere option at 121 x 73 x 33 mm and 364 g. The R50 measures 116 x 86 x 69 mm and 375 g, an 11 g difference, with a deeper body. The bigger commitment is the mount: the R50 takes Canon RF lenses, the X-E4 takes Fujifilm X lenses, and neither accepts the other's system. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 8, 2023 | January 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 86 x 69 mm | 121 x 73 x 33 mm |
| Camera weight | 375 g | 364 g |
| Optics | 73/100 | 67/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-E4 is the stronger choice for fast action and cropping room. It shoots at up to 20 fps against the R50's 12 fps, giving you more frames to choose from when a subject moves quickly. Its 26 MP sensor also offers slightly more resolution than the R50's 24 MP for cropping into a distant subject or making larger prints. The R50 counters with 651 autofocus points against 425 on the X-E4, offering more selectable focus positions. Its standard ISO range also reaches 32000 against the X-E4's 12800, though both expand to 51200. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld work relies on lens stabilisation for both. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 26 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 | 6240 x 4160 |
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. |
22.3 x 14.9 | 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. |
12 fps045 | 20 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 RF | 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 X | X-Processor 4 |
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 | 16030200 |
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. |
320003003280000 | 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 | 8030200 |
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. |
6510300 | 4250300 |
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 | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe X-E4 offers more slow-motion headroom, with a maximum frame rate of 240 fps, twice the R50's 120 fps. Both cameras record up to 4K, so the X-E4's advantage lies in the extra frames you can stretch over slow-motion playback. The R50 also records in H.265 alongside H.264, while the X-E4 offers H.264, and both include built-in timelapse recording. | ||
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 | 4096 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 | 240 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. |
MP4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Features | 72/100 | 72/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe R50 is the more convenient camera for casual flash work, with a built-in flash for instant fill light on a dim evening. The X-E4 has no built-in flash, so you need an external unit, which both cameras support. That makes the R50 the easier carry for indoor family photos or a quick backlit portrait. Both use a 3-inch, 1,620,000-dot touch LCD that flips out for waist-level or selfie framing. Both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer and remote control. Neither includes GPS for geotagging travel photos, 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 | No |
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 | 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. |
16200001150001500000 | 16200001150001500000 |
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 | 35/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe R50 supports faster cards, accepting SD media at both UHS-I and UHS-II speeds, while the X-E4 handles UHS-I only. That matters most when offloading long video clips or a full card. Both have a single SD slot and charge over USB, so a power bank can top either camera up between locations. The X-E4's battery is rated at 380 shots against 370 for the R50, though each uses a different battery pack. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I and II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
370 shots1505000 | 380 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-E4 for speed and discretion. Its 20 fps burst captures decisive moments at a kids' football match, and its 240 fps video ceiling suits slow-motion clips of a golf swing. Its slimmer body also slips into a small bag for street walks.
Choose the Canon EOS R50 for more autofocus points on erratic subjects like birds in flight, a built-in flash for spontaneous indoor shots, and faster UHS-II cards. Canon RF and Fujifilm X lenses do not cross over, so pick the system you want to grow into.