EOS R50vs X-S20vs Sigma fp L

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-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Sigma Sigma fp L Sigma Sigma fp L (2021) From £1999 Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters View Sigma fp L

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.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.

↓ 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-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Sigma fp L (2021)

  • You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
  • You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
  • You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count

Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R50 (2023)X-S20 (2023)Sigma fp L (2021)
Price £599 £849 £1,999
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 26.1MP 61.0MP
Video 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 18fps electronic
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 375g body only 491g body only 427g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification None (optional clip-on EVF available)
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.15" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Fujifilm X-mount Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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