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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 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
  • Revealed September 2016
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Photography Glossary

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-T1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 M5 Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016April 2014More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T1 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T1

 M5 Fujifilm X-T1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 has proportions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-T1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M5 versus the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T1 is 77 and 79 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon M5 to deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer M5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
75
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 shots)
67
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
77
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
63
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
33
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-15 2014-04-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lb) 440 gr (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $680 $1,300