• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 22 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Canon EOS M10

  • Lens selection
    Good vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    90 vs 65 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 450 vs 255 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 18.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.8 fps vs 4.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    5.7 fps vs 4.2 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

  • User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality

  • No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features

  • Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

  • Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.

  • Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M10
Samsung NX3000
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX3000
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10
Samsung NX3300
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

Fujifilm X-A5
Samsung NX3300
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $691
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M10
Fujifilm X-A3
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5
Fujifilm X-A3
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M10
Canon EOS M6
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5
Canon EOS M6
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

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