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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E2S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M matches up against the Fujifilm X-E2S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M Fujifilm X-E2S 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-E2S M 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2012More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-E2S

 M Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2S has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M vs the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-E2S is 89 and 85 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-E2S.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography details
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
54
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 CIPA)
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-E2S Travel photography details
63
features touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
37
touch screen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-E2S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2016-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 31 77
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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, Commander
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 350 grams (0.77 lb)
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 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 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $510 $599