Between the EOS R50 and X100VI, the EOS R50 comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the X100VI wins on megapixels and in-body stabilization. Overall, the EOS R50 scores 46 and the X100VI scores 57.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X100VI is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EOS R50 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.
Pick the X100VI if you care most about megapixels and in-body stabilization. Its strongest claims are megapixels, in-body stabilization, log profile, among others.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X100VI is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - EOS R50 wins
- ▲Weight — 146.00 g less. 375 vs 521.
- ▲AF points — 53.18% more. 651 vs 425.
Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins
- ▲Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Has Log profile.
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 40 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 32000lead | 12800 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 6Klead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 651lead | 425 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 glead | 521 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | false |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | false |
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