EOS R100vs X-T50
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
X-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The x-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | X-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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