Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-S10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 and Fujifilm X-S10. The full galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.