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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was released 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-A1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M scores against the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-A1 M 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2012Fresher by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-A1

 M Fujifilm X-A1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M provides physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-A1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and Fujifilm X-A1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon M to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older M will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
55
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
63
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography details
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-A1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
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 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 298g (0.66 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $510 $329