EOS R50vs X-H2vs OM-5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 (2023) From £599 Best for Beginners & family View EOS R50
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Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

Which should you buy?

Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ Full specifications below

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

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, om-5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R50 (2023)X-H2 (2022)OM-5 (2022)
Price £599 £1,399 £899
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.2MP 40.2MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~680 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 375g body only 660g body only 414g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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