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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 5D MIV versus Fujifilm A100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 5D MIV grades vs the Fujifilm A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Fujifilm A100

 5D MIV Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedAugust 2016February 2009More modern by 92 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon 5D MIV

 Fujifilm A100 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm A100

 5D MIV Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and Fujifilm A100 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and Fujifilm A100.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve greater detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
84
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Street photography factors
64
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
54
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
66
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
high sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high sensor resolution (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
31
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon 5D MIV vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Fujifilm A100
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2009-02-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $3,299 $0