EOS R50vs X-A7
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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