EOS M50vs Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
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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.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
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
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 6.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 607g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Fujifilm X-T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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