Cameras for quality images in 2020
Sony A6100 vs Canon M50 vs Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X-T200, which one to choose?
After a first comparison of hybrids published in 2018, we will now compare the new cameras with interchangeable lenses, in a price range between 500 and 800 euros. Links to other comparisons for other models are given at the end of the page.
Comparative table
| Sony A6100 | Canon EOS M50 | Panasonic Lumix GX9 | Fujifilm X-T200 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C | APS-C | Micro 4/3 | APS-C |
| Rsolution (megapixels) | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 |
| Resolution in 3:2 | 6000x4000 | 6000x4000 | 5184x3456 (18 MP) | 6000x4000 |
| Resolution in 1:1 | 4000x4000 (16 MP) | 4000x4000 (16 MP) | 3888*3888 (15 MP) | 4000x4000 (16 MP) |
| Kit lens | 16-50mm f/3.4-6.9 | 15-45 f/3.5-6.3 | 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 | 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 |
| Mount | E-Mount | EF-M | Micro 4/3 (MFT) | Fujifilm X (FX) |
| Sensibility | ISO 100-32000 | ISO 100-25600 | ISO 100-25600 extensible | ISO 200-12800 |
| Shutter speed | 30s - 1/4000s | 30s - 1/4000s | 30mn - 1/4000s Electronical 1/16000s |
60mn - 1/4000s Electronical 1/32000s |
| Silent shutter | yes | - | yes | yes |
| Focus points | 425 | 143 | 49 | 425 |
| Autofocus | Phase detection / Contrast detection / Human and animal eye tracking | Dual pixels / Phase detection / Contrast detection / Eye tracking | Contrast detection / Tracking / Recognition of face and eye | Phase detection / Contrast detection / Tracking / Recognition of face and eye |
| Manual focus | Peaking/Zoom/Zebra | Peaking/Zoom/Zebra | Peaking/Zebra | Peaking/Zoom |
| Digital zoom | 8x | - | 2x | 2x touch screen |
| Still image format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW CR3 | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| Burst | 11 fps | 6.1 fps | 9 fps - 30 fps in 4K | 8 fps |
| Panorama | 12416x1856 | yes | yes | yes |
| In-Body stabilization | - | - | yes | - |
| HDR | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| AE Bracketing | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| WB Bracketing | yes | - | yes | yes |
| Aperture Bracketing | - | - | yes | - |
| Focus Bracketing | - | - | Focus stacking | yes |
| Lens correction | Distortion, Vignetting, Aberrations | Distortion, Vignetting, Aberrations | Distortion, Vignetting, Aberrations | Distortion, Vignetting, Aberrations |
| Video 4K | 3840x2160 25p | 3840x2160 24p/25p | 3840x2160 24p/30p | 3840x2160 24p/30p |
| Video Full HD | 120fps | 60 fps | 60 fps | 120 fps |
| Video duration | 29mn | 30mn | 90 mn | 15mn 4k - 30mn FHD |
| Video stabilization | - | - | yes | Virtual gimbal |
| Microphone | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Video Format | MPEG-4 or AVCHD | MPG4 or AVCHD | MPG4 or AVCHD | MPG4 or AVCHD |
| Time lapse | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 Ghz | 2.4 Ghz |
| Flash | 6 meters | 5 meters | 4 meters | 5 meters |
| Viewfinder | 1440 K 0.70x | OLED 2360 K | 2760 K | OLED 2.360 K 0.62x |
| Screen | 3" 921.6 K | 3" 1040K | 3" 1240 K 3/2 | 3.5" 2760 K 16/9 |
| Touch | Focus zone only | yes | yes | yes |
| Tilt screen | 180° | Articulated | Tilt | Articulated |
| Dust cleaning | - | yes | yes | yes |
| Connections | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB 2 | HDMI, USB 3.1 Type C |
| Autonomy | 380 images | 235 images | 290 images | 270 images |
| Weather sealed | - | - | - | - |
| Storage | SDXC UHS-1 | SDXC UHS-1 | SDXC UHS-1 | SDXC UHS-1 |
| USB charging | yes | - | yes | yes |
| Weight body only | 396g | 387g | 450g | 370g |
| Weight with kit lens | 513g | 515g | 660g (520g with 12-32) | 506g |
| Size | 120 x 66.9 x 59.4 mm | 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7 mm | 124 x 72.1 x 46.8 mm | 121 x 83.7 x 55.1 mm |
| Cost in 2020 | 600€ / $650 | 500€ / $550 | 750€ (600€ with 12-32) | 700€ / $750 |
| Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2020 |
Why choose the Sony A6100 (or ILCE-6100)
Sony's weak point is the touch screen which is only used to change the focus point. To benefit from sensor cleaning by vibration - very important - you will have to go back to the A6000 or upgrade to the higher model, the 6400, which is essential to really compete with the other devices in this test, but at a higher price.
- The A6100 is particularly efficient when it comes to autofocus, always fast and precise. It is well suited for action and sport.
- Focus peaking very clear and effective in manual mode.
- The special illustration effect (comic book) unique to Sony.
- Has an extended digital zoom.
Why choose the Canon EOS M50
It is the least expensive of the four.
- Good ergonomics make it easier to use (in auto mode).
- The 22mm, 11-22mm and 32mm alternative lenses have great quality at an affordable price.
- It has access to the many EF and EF-S lenses with an adapter for 30 €/US$30.
- It has a full touch screen and a sensor dust cleaner that the A6100 lacks.
Why choose the Panasonic Lumix GX9
Despite its Micro 4/3 sensor smaller than APS-C by 30%, the difference in image quality with the M50 is hardly noticeable.
- The 12-60mm kit lens is of good optical quality, unlike that of the A6100 or M50. With the crop factor it is equivalent to a 16-80mm in APS-C or 24-120mm in full-frame.
- A lighter alternative with good optical quality also is available with the 12-32mm.
- Stabilization in the camera coupled with stabilization in the lens is ideal for video.
- Focus stacking in the camera combines focusing on different distances for an entirely clear image.
- The viewfinder can tilt up.
- Panasonic offers firmware updates that add new features, which Canon and Sony rarely do.
Why choose the Fujifilm X-T200
An effort has been made to make the interface more intuitive on a fully touch screen, with a quick access panel and even a digital zoom with two fingers, like on a smartphone.
- To go further in photography, Fuji offers 11 film simulations providing specific tones to the images.
- The camera starts up in 0.4s, it's the fastest.
- ISO bracketing and film bracketing are functions unique to Fuji.
- HDR video (with a high dynamic range).
- Vibration sensor cleaner.
See also ...
- Which cheap hybrid camera to buy? The previous generation.
- Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6500/A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T30
- Fujifilm X-E3 vs X-T200 vs X-T30
- Lumix GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III
- External Link: Kidding.