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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced July 2012
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-A2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the M scores vs the Fujifilm X-A2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-A2 M 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-A2

 M Fujifilm X-A2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M features physical 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 X-A2 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-A2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M against the Fujifilm X-A2.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm X-A2 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-A2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon M to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography info
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
58
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (410 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
63
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
78
great battery (410 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
70
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-A2
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-A2
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-A2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-23 2015-01-14
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
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
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 5.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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
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), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $510 $370