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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4

Portability
77 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-E4 front
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was launched 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-E4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M5 grades against the Fujifilm X-E4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 M5 Fujifilm X-E4 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 M5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2016More recent by 53 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
 M5 Fujifilm X-E4 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1620kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 features external measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-E4 has dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs).
Look at the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M5 vs the Fujifilm X-E4.
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Fujifilm X-E4 is 77 and 86 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and Fujifilm X-E4.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older M5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon M5 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
79
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
82
 focusing manually
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
80
 screen tilts up and down
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
66
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (295 shots)
79
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery power (380 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
77
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (295 shots)
88
 good battery power (380 shots)
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
72
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 MP count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery (295 per charge)
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 MP count fantastic (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
77
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external mic port
 does not have image stabilization
81
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-E4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-E4
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-E4
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-E4
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2021-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 58
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 364g (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $680 $849