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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was brought out 10 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M grades vs the Fujifilm X-T30 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

 M Fujifilm X-T30 II 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-T30 II M 
LaunchedSeptember 2021July 2012Newer by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-T30 II

 M Fujifilm X-T30 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T30 II has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-T30 II.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm X-T30 II is 89 and 82 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-T30 II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T30 II to resolve greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography advice
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography details
54
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 shots)
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
63
offers touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography info
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T30 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-T30 II
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-T30 II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-T30 II
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2021-09-02
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 62
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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) 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 @ 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 shots 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $510 $900