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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 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
  • Released September 2016
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M5 was introduced 9 months after the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M5 scores vs the Fujifilm X-Pro2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
IntroducedSeptember 2016January 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 M5 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1620k1620kThe same screen resolution

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M5 and the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 77 and 74 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger M5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography info
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography info
77
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (295 per charge)
63
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (295 CIPA)
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
33
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-15 2016-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 7 EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Card slots One Two
Retail cost $680 $1,700