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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 19 months prior to the Fujifilm X-E2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M grades vs the Fujifilm X-E2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M Fujifilm X-E2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-E2 M 
AnnouncedMarch 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-E2

 M Fujifilm X-E2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M features outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-E2 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 based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm X-E2 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Fujifilm X-E2.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon M to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
75
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2 as a Sports photography camera
54
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
69
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
63
provides touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-E2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-E2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2014-03-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 350 gr (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $510 $450