Canon EOS M vs Fujifilm X-S20

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      BrandCanonFujifilm
      ModelEOS MX-S20
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X-S10
      MSRP$799.99 with 22mm lens, €849/£769 with 18-55mm lens, €1049/£949 with 18-55mm + 22mm lenses, €979/£879 with 22mm lens + EF adapter$1299 (body only), $1599 (w/18-55mm lens), $1399 (w/15-45mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel26.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      ProcessorDIGIC 5X-Processor 5
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34566240 x 4160
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit16-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Focusing SystemHybrid CMOS AF IIIIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range+1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points31425
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Lens MountCanon EF-MFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,840k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.93x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtainElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec900 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)4.3 fps8.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting4.3 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. Approx. 4.3fps for approx. 17 JPEG images, 6 images RAWElectronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 256 Frames (JPEG) / 28 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 341 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 35 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 20.9 MP for up to 407 Frames (JPEG) / 28 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.9 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 30 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.9 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) / 35 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      DxO Low Light ISO827
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score65
      Video Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265/H.265 Long GOP/MOV/MP4/MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
      6240 x 4160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      2048 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 to 360 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [360 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10806240 x 4160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesRaw/ProResRAW 12-Bit via HDMI
      6240 x 4160 up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Control/Monitor/Tether
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: FUJIFILM XApp
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone and wired remote
      Environmental Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80% (Non-Condensing)
      Physical Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Dimensions109 x 66 x 32 mm (4.29 x 2.6 x 1.26")127 x 85 x 65 mm (5 x 3.35 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.6"8.6 x 7.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.455 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-W235
      Battery Life230 shots750 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) [2 TB Maximum]
      Other Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-S20
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemUltra Sonic Vibration
      Included AccessoriesLi-ion battery NP-W235
      AC power adapter AC-5VJ
      Plug adapter
      USB cable
      Shoulder strap
      Body cap
      Cooling fan connector cover


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