Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Canon EOS M
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Canon EOS M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro were released 2006 and Canon EOS M was released 2012. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | 2006 |
| Canon EOS M | 2012 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | 75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS M | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
6 MP
12121088 pixels 4256 x 2848 |
| Canon EOS M |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS M has a 48 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. Canon EOS M has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | 100-3200 |
| Canon EOS M | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | 3 |
| Canon EOS M | 4,3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS M. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 209% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | 920 gr 2.03 lb |
| Canon EOS M | 298 gr 0.66 lb |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro vs Canon EOS M Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Canon EOS M, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Name | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | Canon EOS M |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2006-09-25 | 2012-07-23 |
| MSRP | N/A | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4256 x 2848 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Megapixels | 6 MP | 18 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | |
Image |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | N/A | 31 |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Articulated LCD | N/A | Fixed |
| Screen size | 2.5” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | N/A | Clear View II TFT LCD |
| Live view | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | No Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 4,3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
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| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
| Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution | N/A |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless | No |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | No |
| GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GP-E2
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Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Canon EOS M |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Ion Battery |
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | N/A | 230 shots |
| Width | 147 mm | 109 mm |
| Height | 113 mm | 66 mm |
| Depth | 74 mm | 32 mm |
| Weight | 920 gram | 298 gram |