EOS M50 IIvs X-E2
GearScore™ Verdict — 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 & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-E2 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 7fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 350g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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