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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 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
  • Older Model is Canon M10
  • Refreshed by Canon M200
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-E1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M100 matches up against the Fujifilm X-E1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 M100 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedAugust 2017February 2013Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-E1 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E1

 M100 Fujifilm X-E1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M100 features 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) and the Fujifilm X-E1 has sizing of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Check out the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-E1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M100 vs the Fujifilm X-E1.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Fujifilm X-E1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M100 to give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger M100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography information
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 CIPA)
49
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography information
82
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
74
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 shots)
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
32
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-E1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2013-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $600