EOS M50 IIvs X-T30
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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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-T30 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| 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 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X-T30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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