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Canon M vs Canon M100

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Canon EOS M100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71

Canon M vs Canon M100 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Photography Glossary

Canon M vs Canon M100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon M versus Canon M100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and M100 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 6 years before the M100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M matches up versus the M100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon M100

 M M100 

Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Canon M

 M100 M 
ReleasedAugust 2017July 2012Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Canon M100

 M M100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Canon M100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Canon M100 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M versus Canon M100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M vs the M100.

Canon M vs Canon M100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M and M100 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon M vs Canon M100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Canon M100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and M100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon M100 to resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M vs Canon M100 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Canon M100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Canon M100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography information
Canon M100 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Canon M100
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
82
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography highlights
Canon M100 Sports photography highlights
54
decent MP (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography advice
Canon M100 Travel photography advice
63
includes touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
81
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (295 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Canon M100 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon M vs Canon M100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Canon M100
 Canon EOS MCanon EOS M100
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M Canon EOS M100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2017-08-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Amount of lenses 23 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 6.1 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 302 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 827 1272
Other
Battery life 230 photos 295 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 LP-E12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $510 $449