Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10
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Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the FujiFilm HS10
M | HS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon M
HS10 | M | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon M and FujiFilm HS10
M | HS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon M versus FujiFilm HS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications
Canon EOS M | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | |
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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 |