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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-H2 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 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
  • Announced September 2016
Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-H2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-H2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M5 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-H2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 M5 Fujifilm X-H2 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-H2 M5 
RevealedSeptember 2022September 2016Newer by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-H2

 M5 Fujifilm X-H2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution1620k1620kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 comes with outer dimensions 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-H2 has dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-H2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 and the Fujifilm X-H2.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-H2 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to offer greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-H2 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proofing
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
66
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (295 shots)
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (295 per charge)
74
good battery pack (680 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
great MP (40MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (295 shots)
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (40MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M5
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H2
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-H2
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-H2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-H2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2022-09-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7728 x 5152
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 82
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/180000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 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 8192 x 4320 @ 30p
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")
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 photographs 680 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W235
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at release $680 $1,999