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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm X-T100 front
Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 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
Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T200
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M versus Fujifilm X-T100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 6 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-T100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M grades versus the Fujifilm X-T100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm X-T100

 M Fujifilm X-T100 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Canon M

 Fujifilm X-T100 M 
AnnouncedMay 2018July 2012More modern by 71 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm X-T100

 M Fujifilm X-T100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M has outer 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) while the Fujifilm X-T100 has sizing of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M compared to the Fujifilm X-T100.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M and Fujifilm X-T100 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Fujifilm X-T100.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-T100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
72
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (448g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography information
55
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (430 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
63
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than others (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
66
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (448 grams)
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Canon M vs Fujifilm X-T100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm X-T100
 Canon EOS MFujifilm X-T100
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M Fujifilm X-T100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2018-05-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 31 91
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 grams (0.66 pounds) 448 grams (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 430 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $510 $499