EOS M50 IIvs X-T30 III
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Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
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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.
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
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-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Quick take: The x-t30 iii has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-T30 III (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £849 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 360g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 118 × 83 × 47mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-T30 III |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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