Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
M100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 81 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
M100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | |
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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 |