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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

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
  • Announced August 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Updated by Canon M200
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M100 was revealed 6 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M100 matches up against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 M100 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2011Newer by 81 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm F500 EXR M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 M100 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M100 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M100 will render extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
82
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
67
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery (295 per charge)
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
82
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (295 per charge)
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
no mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-08-29 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.1fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $430