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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Revealed September 2016
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was released 2 years after the Fujifilm X30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M5 scores versus the Fujifilm X30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X30

 M5 Fujifilm X30 
ReleasedSeptember 2016August 2014Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon M5

 Fujifilm X30 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X30

 M5 Fujifilm X30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 vs the Fujifilm X30.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm X30 is 77 and 80 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M5 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M5 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher M5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
47
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X30 Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon M5 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (295 shots)
62
great battery life (470 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography info
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
34
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (423g)
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon EOS M5Fujifilm X30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 Fujifilm X30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-15 2014-08-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MP4, H.264, AAC H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 423 grams (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $680 $499