Canon EOS R50 vs Fujifilm X-S20 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS R50
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-S20
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R50 and the Fujifilm X-S20 are 2023 mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors in compact bodies. The first decision is the lens system, because the R50 takes Canon RF lenses and the X-S20 takes Fujifilm X lenses, so glass you already own or a preferred roadmap should steer the choice. The R50 is the lighter body, at 375 g against 491 g, and smaller at 116 x 86 x 69 mm against 127 x 85 x 65 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 8, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 86 x 69 mm | 127 x 85 x 65 mm |
| Camera weight | 375 g | 491 g |
| Optics | 73/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-S20 is the stronger pick for handheld work in dim light, because it offers in-body stabilisation while the R50 does not, letting you hold slower shutter speeds without shake. Its 26 megapixels give slightly more room to crop a distant subject than the R50's 24, and its 20 fps burst gathers more frames than the R50's 12 fps. The R50 answers with 651 autofocus points against 425, giving wider selectable coverage for tracking small or off-centre subjects. Both share an electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots and the same 1/4000 second shortest exposure. | ||
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 5 |
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 | 90044080 |
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. |
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 ComparisonVideoFor slowing sport or wildlife action, both cameras offer recording at up to 120 fps, and 4K is the maximum resolution on each. Each also includes a built-in timelapse mode for shooting a sunset or a blooming flower over hours. The practical editing difference is file choice. The X-S20 records in MOV as well as MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265, while the R50 offers MP4, H.264 and H.265. A MOV-based editing workflow is more direct on the Fujifilm. | ||
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 | 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. |
MP4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, MOV, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 72/100 | 72/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesSelf-portraits and vlogging are well served on both bodies, since each has a 3-inch touch LCD that flips out for framing. The X-S20's screen is sharper at 1,840,000 dots against the R50's 1,620,000, which eases fine focus confirmation at waist level. Both cameras offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfer, plus a built-in flash for fill light. Neither has GPS for geotagging travel images, and neither has weather sealing, so both need protection in heavy rain. | ||
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 | 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 | 18400001150001500000 |
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 | 48/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryFor a long travel or event day, the X-S20 holds the clear endurance advantage under its battery test rating, at 750 shots against 370 for the R50. The X-S20 uses an NP-W235 pack and the R50 an LP-E17. A single SD card slot serves both cameras, and both accept UHS-II cards, so one fast card works in either body. Both also charge over USB, which simplifies topping up between locations. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I and II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-W235 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
370 shots1505000 | 750 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-S20 if stabilised handheld shooting in low light, longer rated battery endurance for a wedding or travel day, or a 20 fps burst for sport matters most. Its 26 megapixels also give a small cropping edge for wildlife.
Choose the Canon EOS R50 if its 651-point autofocus coverage for tracking birds and children matters more, or if Canon RF lenses fit your plans. Both record 4K video and 120 fps footage, so the choice rests on stabilisation, endurance and your preferred lens system.