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Canom M50 or Fuji XT100

Started Jan 20, 2020 | Discussions thread
OP aadi007 New Member • Posts: 23
Re: Canom M50 or Fuji XT100

Thanks a lot for all your replies. This is much more than I expected but I am not complaining

Let me clarify a few things first

1> I live in India and the prices quoted are what is available here. The Canon M50 is approximately $250 more than the Fuji XT100. In fact, the Fuji XT100 with 15-45 kit and 50-230 zoom is available at a lower price than the Canon M50 with 15-45 kit

2> The Fuji XT20 is a superior camera but it is available only with the 18-55 kit here and costs a further $300 more than the Canon M50. Actually, XT20 18-55 costs around $1000 whereas the XT100 with 15-45 costs $400. Huge price difference

3> I am not a complete novice as I have used a DSLR before - Canon 600D and I had 3-4 lenses with me, all of which I have sold

4> I don't shoot much video. I don't shoot fast action. However, I would like face tracking to work well when I am shooting subjects which move a bit.

5> I like to shoot more at the wide angle.

Now, given my requirements XT100 makes sense for me particularly given the better ISO performance and the slightly wider kit lens and of course, it looks much sexier. I am actually surprised at the difference in high ISO performance looking at Ben's pictures - the Fuji looks way better.

The price difference will come down once I buy additional lenses. For example, if I buy a 22/23mm prime lens, the Fuji 23mm will cost probably $250 more than the Canon 22mm. So, to me the price is not a big factor for this decision. Also, I don't plan to buy more lenses. So, Fuji having much more lenses is not a factor for this decision as I am happy with the options Canon has.

So, before I go ahead with the XT100, a few clarifications -

1> Kit lens - I will be using the kit lens primarily at least for the time being. I understand the fuji lens is optically superior. Is the difference perceptible easily? I have heard/read that the Fuji 15-45 kit lens is difficult or frustrating to operate due to the power zoom. Can you please share your experience?

2> How bad is the AF on the XT100? Does it take time to lock the AF or struggle while tracking when using AF continuous? Is it a botheration for still subjects also? Which autofocus modes/options to use in the XT100 to get the best AF performance. As I said, I don't do much action photography but I need a fast and reliable autofocus system for objects or portraits.

3> About the user interface on the XT100, again how frustrating is it to use? I guess the touchscreen has limited functionality compared to the M50. May be I can customize the dials to suit my needs. Thoughts?

So, if you consider both to be priced similarly, what would be the choice given my requirements.

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