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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced July 2012
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was released 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M scores against the Fujifilm X-T20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-T20

 M Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-T20 M 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2012Newer by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-T20

 M Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M features external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-T20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and Fujifilm X-T20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-T20.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
54
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
75
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography features
63
provides touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-T20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-T20
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-07-23 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 325
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology 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
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical 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 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $510 $900