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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S 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
  • Announced September 2016
Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Released January 2017
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was introduced 4 months before the Fujifilm GFX 50S so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M5 scores vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 M5 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S M5 
Screen resolution2360k1620kClearer screen (+740k dot)

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S

 M5 Fujifilm GFX 50S 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2017Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 50S has dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M5 against the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 77 and 59 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M5 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer you greater detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
72
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Fujifilm GFX 50S
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
excellent megapixels (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography highlights
77
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (295 shots)
64
weather proofing
has touch focus
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (400 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 shots)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm GFX 50S
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm GFX 50S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2017-01-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 X Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 117
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 23 12
Crop factor 1.6 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 1.07x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 360 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-T125
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $680 $5,499