EOS M50 IIvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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