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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Introduced September 2016
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M5 was brought out 14 months later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M5 scores against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 M5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2015Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 M5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M5 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has sizing of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M5 compared to the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 77 and 79 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon M5 to show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger M5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (295 per charge)
63
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (295 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
33
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lbs) 440 grams (0.97 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots One One
Retail price $680 $1,299