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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced July 2012
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was brought out 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-M1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M grades versus the Fujifilm X-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-M1 M 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2012Newer by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-M1

 M Fujifilm X-M1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M comes with outer dimensions 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-M1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-M1.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm X-M1 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-M1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
63
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
66
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography details
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
31
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-M1
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-M1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-23 2013-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $510 $399