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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M100 was released 5 months before the Fujifilm X-A5 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M100 scores vs the Fujifilm X-A5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 M100 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-A5 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A5

 M100 Fujifilm X-A5 
RevealedAugust 2017January 2018Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-A5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M100 and the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and Fujifilm X-A5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography highlights
66
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (295 per charge)
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
81
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (295 CIPA)
88
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-A5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2018-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 91
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 lb) 361g (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 photos 450 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $500