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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M was launched 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M matches up vs the Fujifilm X-A5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-A5 M 
IntroducedJanuary 2018July 2012Fresher by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-A5

 M Fujifilm X-A5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M features outside measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-A5 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Fujifilm X-A5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A5 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
54
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
63
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
88
better than average battery power (450 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-A5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2018-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 91
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 361 gr (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $510 $500