Canon M5 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The M5 was brought out 7 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M5 matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M5 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M5 vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 77 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M5 will give you more detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent M5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.