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Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M10 and Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M10 was introduced 23 months after the Fujifilm X-A1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M10 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M10 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedOctober 2015November 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M10

 Fujifilm X-A1 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Fujifilm X-A1

 M10 Fujifilm X-A1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 versus the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and Fujifilm X-A1.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon M10 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography advice
70
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
59
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.6 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery power (255 CIPA)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography information
74
has focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (255 CIPA)
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A1 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (255 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
31
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Canon M10 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS M10Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M10 Fujifilm X-A1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-10-12 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.6 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) 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 One One
Cost at launch $599 $329