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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-T10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 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-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the M scores vs the Fujifilm X-T10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-T10

 M Fujifilm X-T10 
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-T10 M 
ReleasedMay 2015July 2012Newer by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-T10

 M Fujifilm X-T10 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M comes with outer 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-T10 has sizing of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M and the Fujifilm X-T10.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-T10 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and Fujifilm X-T10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon M to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T10
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T10
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T10 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
63
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T10
37
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-T10
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-T10
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-T10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2015-05-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 51000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 31 77
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 381 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $510 $800