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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 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 X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-S20
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the M5 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 M5 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-S10 M5 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2016Fresher by 49 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-S10

 M5 Fujifilm X-S10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M5 comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm X-S10 has specifications of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-S10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M5 versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 77 and 73 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-S10 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
more heavy than competitors (465g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography highlights
66
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
86
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
MP count amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
77
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
76
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (465g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
86
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (465 grams)
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-S10
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-S10
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2020-10-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 465 gr (1.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 images 325 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $680 $999