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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 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
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Renewed by Canon M200
Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-A7 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the M100 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 M100 Fujifilm X-A7 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-A7 M100 
IntroducedSeptember 2019August 2017Newer by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1040kSharper display (+1720k dot)

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A7

 M100 Fujifilm X-A7 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon M100 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A7 has specifications of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M100 and the Fujifilm X-A7.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-A7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Fujifilm X-A7.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged M100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
66
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography advice
81
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
80
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-A7
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-A7
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-A7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-08-29 2019-09-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,760k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 320 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $449 $700