Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 and Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Fujifilm X30
M5 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | August 2014 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 920k | Clearer screen (+700k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon M5
Fujifilm X30 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Fujifilm X30
M5 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and Fujifilm X30 is 77 and 80 respectively.
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.
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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |