EOS M50 IIvs X-M5
VS
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
Quick take: The x-m5 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-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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