EOS M50 IIvs EOS R50vs Fujifilm X-T4
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.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R50 (2023) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £599 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 375g body only | 607g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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