EOS M50 IIvs Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs X-A7
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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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.
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £4,499 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 102.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 7fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 883g body only | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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