EOS M50 IIvs X-T30 IIvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 II Canon EOS M50 II (2020) From £449 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS M50 II
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

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 & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

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

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M50 II (2020)X-T30 II (2021)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £449 £499 £449
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 26.1MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) Digital IS
Burst Rate 10fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 387g body only 383g body only 253g
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Canon EF-M mount Fujifilm X-mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot Single 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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