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Fujifilm X-M5 vs Canon EOS R50

Short AnswerFujifilm X-M5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.

By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read

Camera A

Fujifilm X-M5

Launch Price
$799
Announced
2024-10
MirrorlessAPS-C26.1 MPFujifilm X
VS
Camera B

Canon EOS R50

Launch Price
$680
Announced
2023-02
MirrorlessAPS-C24.2 MPCanon RF

Winner By Photographic Discipline

ResolutionFujifilm X-M5
Continuous ShootingFujifilm X-M5
Battery LifeFujifilm X-M5
WeightFujifilm X-M5
Launch PriceCanon EOS R50

Key Technical Performance Deltas

Resolution (MP)
A
26.1
B
24.2
Electronic Burst (fps)
A
30
B
15
Battery (Shots)
A
330
B
310
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A
355
B
375

Form Factor

Fujifilm X-M5
111.9 × 66.6 × 38 mm
Canon EOS R50
116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm

Reasons To Choose Each

Choose Fujifilm X-M5 If…

  • Higher resolution (26.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
  • Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 15 fps)
  • Higher battery life (330 shots vs 310 shots)
  • Lighter body (355 g vs 375 g)

Choose Canon EOS R50 If…

  • Costs less at launch ($680 vs $799)

How To Choose Between Them

Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.

Comprehensive Specification Table

SpecFujifilm X-M5Canon EOS R50
Sensor
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Megapixels26.1 MP24.2 MP
Sensor TypeX-Trans CMOS 4CMOS
Max Native ISO1280032000
Autofocus
AF Points—651
Low-Light AF—-4 EV
Speed
Mechanical Burst8 fps12 fps
Electronic Burst30 fps15 fps
Fastest Mechanical Shutter1/40001/4000
Fastest Electronic Shutter1/320001/8000
Viewfinder & Screen
ViewfinderNoneEVF
EVF Resolution—2.36M
LCD Size3"3"
LCD TypeVari-angleVari-angle
Video
Best Video6.2K 30p—
Internal Color10-bit 4:2:2—
Body
Weight355 g375 g
Card Slots—1
Battery (CIPA)330 Shots310 Shots
Launch Price799680

Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.