Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M5 vs X-M1 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-M1 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-M1

  • Introduced in July 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 16 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 200 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.9 x 66.9 x 40mm³ (4.6″ x 2.6″ x 1.6″)
  • 350g (11.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-M1

EOS M5 vs X-M1 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-M1 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M5 VS Fujifilm X-M1 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M5 a better choice

EOS M5

X-M1

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

9 5
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 200 – 6400 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.62 0.92
Touch screen (2)

External microphone (2)

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 rather comfortable touch screen and the connector for an external microphone.

The EOS M5 scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Fujifilm X-M1

EOS M5

X-M1

Larger lens selection (3)

7 25
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 350
Weighs less (2)

427g
(13.8 oz.)
350g
(11.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

625cm³
(39 cu.in.)
313cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-M1 are the larger selection of lenses, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the EOS M5. Another advantage over the EOS M5: the more compact size.

Yields 10 points for the X-M1.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M5

X-M1

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning

Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi

Canon EOS M5 VS Fujifilm X-M1 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M5 and X-M1

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-M1

19
10

We recommend Canon EOS M5 as better choice.