EOS M50 IIvs X-T5vs A6400
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-T5 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 557g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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