Canon M10 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Below, we will be matching up the Canon M10 and Fujifilm SL1000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the M10 (APS-C) and Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M10 grades against the Fujifilm SL1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Canon M10 and Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M10 versus the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 88 and 61 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M10 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.