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Canon EOS R50 V vs X-T30
Quick take: The X-T30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T30 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T30 — Street, Travel, Everyday: The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
X-T30 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | X-T30Fujifilm · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £399Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
X-T30
Portrait
6.6/10
6.4/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
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Filmmaking
6.1/10
4.8/10
Documentary
6.5/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
6.4/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
6.6/10
Casual
6.5/10
4.8/10
Food
6.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.7/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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