Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon M5	X-Pro2
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	273 AF Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	169 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	8fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.0" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	Hybrid (EVF/LCD) (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	92%
Viewfinder Magnification		0.60x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II (only Slot 1)
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	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/250
Startup Time	1.2s	1.1s
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	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (NP-W126)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	17.5 oz (496g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"	5.5 x 3.3 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2016

Canon M5 Advantages:

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

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s articulated.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 92%.

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in NFC

• Bluetooth Support

• Size – The Canon M5 is noticeably smaller.

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Advantages:

• AA Filter – The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has no AA filter.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 273 vs 49.

• Continuous mode – 8fps vs 7fps.  It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 62 vs 27. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 18. 

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.

• Environmentally Sealed – The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.