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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was introduced 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M5 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 M5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T20 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T20

 M5 Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2017Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 features external 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-T20 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 and the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T20.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (295 shots)
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (295 CIPA)
76
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (295 CIPA)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 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 (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 file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.94 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $680 $900