Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS R50

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R50 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E4 were released 2021 and Canon EOS R50 was released 2023. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E4 2021
Canon EOS R50 2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R50 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E4 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R50 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R50 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E4 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS R50 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 8 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R50. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R50 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E4. Canon EOS R50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-E4 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E4 160-12800
Canon EOS R50 100-32000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R50 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E4
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R50

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R50 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E4 20
Canon EOS R50 12

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R50 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS R50 weighs 375 gr (equal to 0.83 lb) which is 3% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E4 364 gr
0.8 lb
Canon EOS R50 375 gr
0.83 lb

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS R50 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R50, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Name Fujifilm X-E4 Canon EOS R50
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Release Year 2021 2023
Release Date 2021-01-27 2023-02-08
MSRP 849 USD 679 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 7
Image
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 651
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 N/A
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) 0.59×
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Frames per second 20 fps 12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
H.265
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS R50
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
Canon LP-E17 Battery Pack
Battery Life (CIPA) 380 shots N/A
Width 121 mm 116 mm
Height 73 mm 86 mm
Depth 33 mm 69 mm
Weight 364 gram 375 gram