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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 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
  • Introduced September 2016
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-H1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M5 was revealed 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-H1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M5 scores against the Fujifilm X-H1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 M5 Fujifilm X-H1 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-H1 M5 
RevealedFebruary 2018September 2016Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-H1

 M5 Fujifilm X-H1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M5 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-H1 has sizing of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M5 vs the Fujifilm X-H1.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Fujifilm X-H1 is 77 and 61 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and Fujifilm X-H1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older M5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography information
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography information
77
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (295 per charge)
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery (310 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (295 shots)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-H1
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-H1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-H1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2018-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS 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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
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 images 310 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $680 $1,300