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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 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
  • Released September 2016
Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was released 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-T3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the M5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 M5 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T3 M5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018September 2016Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T3

 M5 Fujifilm X-T3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M5 offers external measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 against the Fujifilm X-T3.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T3 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T3.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 shots)
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
77
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (295 CIPA)
74
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (295 shots)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T3
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T3
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-15 2018-09-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 gr (0.94 lbs) 539 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
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 390 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 2
Retail price $680 $1,500