Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched September 2016
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 6240 x 4160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
- Announced November 2022
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The M5 was brought out 7 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M5 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Fujifilm X-T5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T5
M5 | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon M5
Fujifilm X-T5 | M5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | November 2022 | ![]() | September 2016 | More recent by 74 months |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1620k | Crisper screen (+220k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T5
M5 | Fujifilm X-T5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M5 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T5 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 versus the Fujifilm X-T5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and Fujifilm X-T5 is 77 and 70 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and Fujifilm X-T5.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you extra detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Fujifilm X-T5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon EOS M5 | Fujifilm X-T5 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-09-15 | 2022-11-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
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 | 7728 x 5152 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 23 | 82 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/180000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 6240x4160 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 557 gr (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") |
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 | 580 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-W235 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $680 | $1,699 |