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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Old Model is Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A3
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-A2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M100 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 M100 Fujifilm X-A2 
RevealedAugust 2017January 2015More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-A2 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A2

 M100 Fujifilm X-A2 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M100 comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm X-A2 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M100 versus the Fujifilm X-A2.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and Fujifilm X-A2 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and Fujifilm X-A2.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon M100 to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
75
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
82
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
66
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
58
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
81
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (295 per charge)
78
good battery (410 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A2
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 per charge)
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A2
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-A2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-A2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2015-01-14
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 5.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 lb) 350g (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $449 $370