EOS M50 IIvs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Lumix G9 II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-Pro3
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
From £1499
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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.
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.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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 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
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
- You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
- You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, lumix g9 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,599 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 497g body only | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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