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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
77 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 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
  • Revealed September 2016
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-T2, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 3 months after the Fujifilm X-T2 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the M5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

					

					

						
 M5 Fujifilm X-T2 
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon M5

					

					

						
 Fujifilm X-T2 M5 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T2

					

					

						
 M5 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016July 2016Similar age
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurement
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T2 has proportions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Canon M5 versus Fujifilm X-T2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M5 against the Fujifilm X-T2.
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 77 and 76 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T2.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.

						Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon M5 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
79
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
80
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
77
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
75
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon M5 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
66
 good megapixels (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (295 per charge)
72
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
77
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (295 per charge)
63
 weather proofing
 MP count good (24MP)
 bad battery life (340 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography details
72
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery pack (295 shots)
75
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external mic jack
 no image stabilization
33
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-15 2016-07-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
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 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
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 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $680 $1,600