Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M5 vs X-A5 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specs

EOS M5

  • Introduced in September 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.4″)
  • 427g (13.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M5

X-A5

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 200 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.9 x 67.7 x 40.4mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.6″)
  • 360g (11.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-A5

EOS M5 vs X-A5 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M5 an X-A5 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M5 VS Fujifilm X-A5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M5 a better choice

EOS M5

X-A5
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 24.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 6
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 200 – 12800 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 1.04

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M5 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution.

The EOS M5 scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-A5

EOS M5

X-A5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 91
Larger lens selection (3)

7 25
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 450
Weighs less (2)

427g
(13.8 oz.)		 360g
(11.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

625cm³
(39 cu.in.)		 320cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-A5 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the EOS M5: the lower weight than the EOS M5 and the more compact size.

Yields 14 points for the X-A5.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M5

X-A5
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Touch screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone
WiFi
Canon EOS M5 VS Fujifilm X-A5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M5 and X-A5

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-A5

15
14

We advise to choose the newest model: Fujifilm X-A5.