EOS R50vs X-Pro1
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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