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Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
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Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon M versus FujiFilm HS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and HS10 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and HS10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was launched 2 years later than the HS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the M scores vs the HS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the FujiFilm HS10

 M HS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon M

 HS10 M 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and FujiFilm HS10

 M HS10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M has outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M and the HS10.

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and HS10 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and HS10.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer M is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography features
FujiFilm HS10 Street photography features
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (666 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
41
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
63
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (666g)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (230 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging details
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging details
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
23
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (666g)
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Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon EOS MFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Also referred to as - FinePix HS11
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-23 2010-07-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 666 gr (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $510 $900