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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 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
  • Launched September 2016
Fujifilm X-T5
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 M5 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X-T5 M5 
AnnouncedNovember 2022September 2016More recent by 74 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kCrisper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T5

 M5 Fujifilm X-T5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T5
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M5
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T5
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (580 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography features
77
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery (295 CIPA)
71
good battery pack (580 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic MP (40MP)
more heavy than average in class (557 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 shots)
87
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (580 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (557g)
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X-T5
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