Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20: Differences, Similarities, Reviews, Videos

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20: Two mirrorless cameras up for comparison. This article compares Canon’s Semi-Pro Mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS M5, with Fujifilm’s mirrorless camera, the Fujifilm X-T20. Both cameras feature a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. To start, here’s a brief overview of the main features of both cameras.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specs

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 – Comparison

Specifications	Canon EOS M5	Fujifilm X-T20
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M	Fujifilm X
ISO	100 – 25,600	200 – 12,800
Expanded ISO	None	100 – 51,200
AF Points	49 Hybrid	325 AF Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	169 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	8fps
LCD	3.2″ – Articulating	3.0″ – Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.93x
Video Resolution	1920×1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	3840×2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280×720 (60/50p)	1920×1080 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/32000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30″	30″
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	27	62
RAW Buffer Size	18	25
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	1.2s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (NP-W126)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	13.5 oz (383g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4″	4.7 x 3.3 x 1.6″
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2017

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Canon M5 Common Features

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Articulating Screen	Yes vs Yes	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	Useful for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 24 MP	Bigger prints and more details
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	Creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Size Comparison

The Fujifilm X-T20 is 6mm shorter and 20mm thinner than the Canon EOS M5, however, it is also 2mm wider. Also, the Fujifilm X-T20 is 44g lighter than the Canon M5.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 – Comparison

And, since both the Canon M5 and the Fujifilm X-T20 have an APS-C sized sensor the lenses for a similar focal length and aperture are generally the same weight.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

With regard to the sensor, both the Canon M5 and the Fujifilm X-T20 have APS-C sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors. Hence, sensor size and resolution are not different between these two cameras. Additionally, the Fujifilm X-T2 has a 1.1x Larger sensor area than Canon M5. Larger sensors allow the photographer more control over the depth of field and blurry background compared to the smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20Sensor Comparison

Another key difference between these two sensors is that the Fujifilm’s sensor lacks an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing the anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but, at the same time, it increases the chance of watery overlays occurring in certain pictures.

Canon M5 Advantages Over Fujifilm X-T20

Max ISO	25.600 vs 12.800	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3.2″ vs 3″	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.620k dots vs 920k dots	76% higher resolution screen
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Digital video stabilization	Yes vs No	Stabilizes your videos in-camera

Key reasons why some buyers choose the Canon EOS M5 instead of the XT-20:

Body Image Stabilization – It has body image stabilization but it only works in video.

LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.

Built-in NFC

Bluetooth Support

Video: Canon M5 Hands-on Review

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Fujifilm X-T20 Advantages Over Canon M5

Number of Focus Points	325 vs 49	276 more focus points
Continuous Shooting	14.0fps vs 9.0fps	5 fps faster
Battery Life	350 shots vs 295 shots	55 more frames with a single charge
Weight	383 g vs 427 g	44 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area	15.34µm²vs 13.84µm²	10% larger pixel area
Price	$899 vs $929	$30 cheaper
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Support for UHS Memory Cards	UHS-II vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Video: Fujifilm X-T20 Hands-on Review

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Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-T20: A Detailed Comparison

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Specifications

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T20