Canon M vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon M versus Fujifilm GFX 50R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the M (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The M was brought out 7 years before the Fujifilm GFX 50R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M grades vs the Fujifilm GFX 50R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Fujifilm GFX 50R. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M enjoys external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 50R has sizing of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 89 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.