EOS M5vs X-Pro1
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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