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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Revealed September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was brought out 8 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M grades vs the Fujifilm X-A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-A7 M 
RevealedSeptember 2019July 2012More recent by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-A7

 M Fujifilm X-A7 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has exterior 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 X-A7 has dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M versus the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm X-A7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and Fujifilm X-A7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
63
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
88
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
very good size screen (3.5")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-A7
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-A7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-23 2019-09-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,760k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 320 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $510 $700