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Canon EOS R50 vs Fujifilm X-S20

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CanonEOS R50FujifilmX-S20
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023June 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeCMOSBack-illuminated X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor dimensions22.3 × 14.9 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP26.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006240 × 4160
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–32000160–12800
Sensor detailApproximately 24.2 million effective and 25.5 million total pixels; APS-C CMOS, 22.3 × 14.9 mm; fixed low-pass filter, no automatic sensor-cleaning system–
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit HEIF, RAW and C-RAW in CR3 format; normal RAW conversion 14-bit, reduced to 12-bit with electronic shutter or high-speed continuous+ first-curtain electronic shutterJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF
ISO detailStandard still-photo ISO 100–32000, expandable to ISO 51200; manual movie ISO 100–12800, expandable to ISO 25600Standard still ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200
Image processorDIGIC XX-Processor 5
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon RFFujifilm X mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst15 fps30 fps
Lens detailRF/RF-S and adapted EF/EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M; approximately 1.6× focal-length equivalence; RF 5.2mm dual fisheye operation not guaranteedFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph includes XF18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS, excluded from body specifications and weight
AutofocusDual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animals and vehicles subject detection; automatic subject-type selection; maker −4 EV still-photo claim with f/1.2 non-DS lens, centre point, One-Shot AF, ISO 100 at 23°CHybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; maker animal, bird, vehicle, aeroplane and train subject detection, with bird and aeroplane settings respectively detecting insects and drones; automatic subject selection in Auto mode
ShutterElectronic first curtain, 30–1/4000 second plus Bulb, or fully electronic shutter up to 1/8000 second; no fully mechanical shutter mode–
Burst detailUp to 15 fps electronic or 12 fps electronic first curtain with One-Shot or Servo AF; maker 32 GB UHS-I card, One-Shot AF, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style test gives 28 JPEG/7 RAW frames at 15 fps or 42 JPEG/7 RAW at 12 fps; settings and card affect maximum burstElectronic up to 30 fps with 1.25× crop, or 20 fps uncropped; mechanical up to 8 fps. Maker cropped 30 fps buffer 407 JPEG or 88 compressed RAW frames, dependent on media and conditions
Stabilisation detailNo in-body sensor-shift stabilisation; compatible lens optical IS and cropped Movie Digital IS supportedFive-axis sensor shift; maker up to 7 stops, CIPA pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R; movie digital stabilisation and IS Mode Boost separate
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash, guide number 6 m at ISO 100; flash sync 1/250 second with first-curtain electronic shutter; 21-pin multi-function shoe lacks legacy five-pin contacts, so older compatible Speedlites require AD-E1 adapterManual pop-up flash, guide number approximately 5 at ISO100 or 7 at ISO200; compatible TTL hot shoe
Exposure controls–PASM and dedicated Vlog mode dial; customisable function dial, front/rear command dials; 19 film simulations
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 29.97 fps6240 × 4160 at 29.97 fps
Video detailInternal full-width 6K-oversampled UHD 3840×2160 at 29.97/25/23.98 fps; Full HD up to 59.94 fps or 119.88 fps high-frame-rate recording without sound. H.264 8-bit or HDR PQ H.265 10-bit 4:2:2, no Canon Log; normal clip limit 1 hour, high-frame-rate limit 15 minutes; temperature can reduce recording timeInternal uncropped 6.2K 3:2 6240×4160 up to 29.97p in 10-bit H.265; DCI4K/UHD up to 59.94p with mode-dependent 1.18× crop; 8-bit H.264 up to 29.97p can use full width. Separate Full HD high-speed up to 240p; F-Log2; compatible external recorders support 12-bit ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW. Optional FAN-001 cooling fan; no recording-duration guarantee
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; no headphone socketSeparate 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.95″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,840,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle touch TFT LCD with approximately 1.62 million dots; UK maker specifies 2.95 inches, commonly marketed as 3 inchesVari-angle forward-facing 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen, approximately 1.84 million dots
Viewfinder detail0.39-inch OLED EVF with approximately 2.36 million dots and 100% coverage; 0.95× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity, −1 dioptre and 3:2 aspect ratio; maximum refresh 120 fps, lower during AF or continuous shooting0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.62× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)310 photographs800 photographs
Body weight328 g410 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records March 2023 marketing; no exact first-sale day inferredMaker Austrian launch statement dated 24 May 2023 specifies retail from late June 2023; month precision retained. Corporate announcement pages returned 403, so no unsupported first-sale day is asserted
Recording mediaOne SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I slot in the battery compartmentSingle UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot; maker up to 2 TB, V90 compatibility
PortsUSB-C Hi-Speed USB 2.0 with compatible charging and camera power supply; micro HDMI Type D and 3.5 mm microphone input; no built-in wired remote-release socketUSB-C USB3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, separate 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and hot shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; Camera Connect smartphone control and transferWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2
Battery life detailLP-E17; approximately 310 EVF or 440 screen shots at 23°C under CIPA power-saving conditions using flash for half the exposures; guide separately lists AE power-saving 320 EVF/450 screen and smooth-display 230 EVF/370 screenNP-W235; approximately 800 Economy-mode or 750 Normal-mode shots with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging/power supported
ChargingSupplied LC-E17E external charger; compatible PD-E1 USB charging and camera power supply, or AC-E6N with DR-E18 coupler–
DimensionsApproximately 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm (width × height × depth)127.7×85.1×65.4 mm; minimum depth 32.9 mm
Weight detailBlack body 328 g or 375 g with battery/card; white body 329 g or 376 g with battery/card; excludes body/shoe covers and photographed kit lensApproximately 410 g excluding battery/card, or 491 g including both; overview's wording does not establish a 491 g body-only figure
MaterialsPrimarily aluminium alloy and high-strength engineering plastic; maker specifies no water/dust resistanceNo weather sealing according to both reviews; maker operating temperature 0°C to +40°C
In the box–NP-W235 battery, plug adapter, USB cable, shoulder strap, body cap and cooling-fan connector cover

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