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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 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-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M5 grades against the Fujifilm X-T30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T30 M5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T30

 M5 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 features exterior 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) while the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M5 compared to the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 77 and 82 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T30.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T30 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
78
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
77
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (295 per charge)
80
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Vlogging camera
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not have image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X-T30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-15 2019-02-14
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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" 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 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $680 $899