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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Released September 2016
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M5 and Fujifilm A150, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was revealed 7 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm A150 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M5 grades against the Fujifilm A150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm A150

 M5 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedSeptember 2016February 2009Newer by 93 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm A150 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm A150

 M5 Fujifilm A150 

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M5 features outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Fujifilm A150 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon M5 and Fujifilm A150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M5 and the Fujifilm A150.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm A150 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm A150.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M5 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M5 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer M5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
66
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (295 CIPA)
55
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography highlights
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
26
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging information
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging information
77
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
25
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm A150
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm FinePix A150
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-09-15 2009-02-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $680 $130