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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 9 years before the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-E4

 M Fujifilm X-E4 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-E4 M 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021July 2012Fresher by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-E4

 M Fujifilm X-E4 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M enjoys external 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-E4 has specifications of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M and the Fujifilm X-E4.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-E4 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-E4.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography info
75
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography information
54
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
79
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography factors
63
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
88
great battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
resolution is excellent (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
82
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-E4
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-E4
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-E4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-23 2021-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 58
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 lb) 364 grams (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $510 $849