EOS M50 IIvs X100S
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 — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience 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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £250 |
| 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 AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| 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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