Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable
350 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
- More telephoto lens reach 84 mm vs 72 mm Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
- Thinner 41 mm vs 58 mm Thinner
- Doesn't require an AA filter Yes vs No A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
- Faster JPEG shooting 13.7 fps vs 10.0 fps Faster JPEG shooting [burst mode]
- Faster RAW shooting 13.7 fps vs 10.0 fps Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
- Bigger RAW buffer 25 vs 10 shots Larger buffer for RAW shots [burst mode]
- Faster shutter 1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec Shoot wide open in bright light
Canon EOS M50 advantages over Fujifilm X-T20
- Less expensive $649 vs $799 Save money for lenses or accessories
- Tilt-swivel screen Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
- NFC Yes vs No Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
- Built-in Bluetooth Yes vs No Always-on wireless connectivity
- Longer video battery life 85 vs 50 minutes Capture more video
- Lighter weight 484g vs 713g Lighter weight
- More dots on screen 1620k vs 1040k dots Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
- Wider angle kit lens 24 mm vs 27 mm Capture more of the scene with the included lens
- Slow-motion videos Yes vs No Shoot slow-motion videos
Similarities
Common Strengths
- Focus peaking Both provide Your camera will highlight what's in focus
- Eye-level viewfinder Both provide You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
- Shoot 4K video Both provide Make sure you have a fast computer
- Touchscreen Both provide Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
- Built-in Wi-Fi Both provide Share your photos wirelessly
- On-sensor phase detect Both provide Usually improves live view and video AF performance
- Internal flash Both provide Useful in a pinch for fill flash
- External Mic Jack Both provide Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
- HDMI out Both provide Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
- Hot shoe Both provide Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
- Bulb shutter Both provide Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
- In-Camera Image Stabilization Neither provide Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
- Built-in GPS Neither provide Geotag your photos
- Top deck display Neither provide Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
- Dual card slots Neither provide Gives you more storage flexibility
- Headphone jack Neither provide Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
- We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-T20.
- Read our Fujifilm X-T20 Initial Test
- Comfortable ergonomics and solid build; Versatile EVF and tilt-swivel, touch-screen LCD; Good image quality; Great performance for its class; New C-RAW format saves on raw file size; 4K video is an M-series first.
Somewhat limited dynamic range; JPEGs a little soft at base ISO, and more so at higher ISOs; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Poor battery life; Raw buffer is still shallow [but C-RAW helps].