EOS M50vs GFX 50S II
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
GFX 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | GFX 50S II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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