Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-A10 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M5
60
WINNER
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 16 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X-A10
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M5 and the Fujifilm X-A10 are both mirrorless cameras from 2016, and the M5 is the more substantial body for a photographer who wants a built-in viewfinder. It measures 116 x 89 x 61 mm and weighs 427 g. The X-A10 is the lighter, slimmer carry at 117 x 67 x 40 mm and 331 g, making it easier to slip into a small bag for everyday shooting. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 15, 2016 | December 1, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 89 x 61 mm | 117 x 67 x 40 mm |
| Camera weight | 427 g | 331 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 51/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe EOS M5 gives you much more room to crop a distant subject or make large prints, with 24.2 megapixels against 16 on the X-A10. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, so the resolution gap is what changes your cropping room. The M5 also offers a built-in electronic viewfinder with 2,360,000 dots, while the X-A10 has no viewfinder and relies on its rear screen. For moving subjects the M5 is the faster camera, shooting at up to 9 frames per second against 6. Both share 49 autofocus points and a 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed, and neither offers in-body stabilisation, so a stabilised lens helps on either body. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 16 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3264 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 23.6 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
9 fps045 | 6 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Fujifilm X |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras record Full HD at up to 60 frames per second, which keeps motion smooth in everyday clips, and both include a built-in timelapse mode. The practical difference is the file format: the M5 records MP4 while the X-A10 writes MOV, so pick the one your editing software already accepts. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4 | MOV |
| Features | 61/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe M5 has the better rear screen for checking focus and detail, with a 3.2 inch display and 1,620,000 dots against the X-A10's 3 inch, 1,040,000 dot panel. It also supports an external flash, which lets you add bounce lighting at events. Both offer a flipping touchscreen, a built-in flash, Wi-Fi and live view. The X-A10's advantage is Bluetooth, which maintains a low-power link for easy transfer to a phone. Neither camera has GPS or weather sealing, so geotagging and shooting in rain both need a workaround. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | No |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
No |  Yes |
| Storage & battery | 16/100 | 24/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-A10 is the longer-running camera on a single charge, rated at 410 shots against 295 for the M5. For a day of travel or street shooting without a charger, that headroom is welcome. Both use a single SD card slot and neither charges over USB, so you need the dedicated charger and a spare battery for heavy days. One card detail favours the Fujifilm: its SD slot is UHS-I compatible, so fast cards read at their full speed during offload. The M5 accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards without that UHS-I rating. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 410 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The EOS M5 is the stronger choice for a photographer who wants room to grow. Its built-in viewfinder makes framing easier in bright sun, the extra megapixels reward cropping distant wildlife, and its burst of up to 9 fps catches fleeting expressions. The native ISO range also runs to 25600, beyond the X-A10's 6400 ceiling, for dim evening light where an external flash can add light.
Choose the X-A10 when light weight and battery endurance matter most, such as hiking or all-day travel, and when composing on the rear screen suits you. Each camera uses its own lens mount, Canon EF-M or Fujifilm X, so compare the lenses available before committing.