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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 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
  • Released August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Newer Model is Canon M200
Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A2
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M100 was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm X-A1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the M100 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 M100 Fujifilm X-A1 
RevealedAugust 2017November 2013More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-A1 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A1

 M100 Fujifilm X-A1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 has got outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-A1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M100 vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon M100 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern M100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
73
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography information
82
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography factors
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (295 per charge)
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography advice
81
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (295 shots)
66
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery pack (295 shots)
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
31
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A1
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-A1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-A1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-29 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (0.67 pounds) 330 gr (0.73 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $329