EOS M50 IIvs Canon EOS R3vs Fujifilm X-Pro3
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-Pro3
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, fujifilm x-pro3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 1015g body only | 497g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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