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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 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
  • Introduced September 2016
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M5 was brought out 20 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M5 scores vs the Fujifilm X-T100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 M5 Fujifilm X-T100 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T100 M5 
RevealedMay 2018September 2016More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T100

 M5 Fujifilm X-T100 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has got external 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-T100 has proportions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M5 versus the Fujifilm X-T100.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T100 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged M5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
81
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
72
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (295 per charge)
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (430 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography information
77
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (295 CIPA)
74
better than average battery life (430 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (295 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (430 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T100
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2018-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 448 grams (0.99 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
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 photos 430 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $680 $499