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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon M10
  • Refreshed by Canon M200
Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm X-E2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M100 grades vs the Fujifilm X-E2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 M100 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedAugust 2017March 2014Newer by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-E2 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2

 M100 Fujifilm X-E2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) and the Fujifilm X-E2 has measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

See the Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 compared to the Fujifilm X-E2.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-E2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and Fujifilm X-E2.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon M100 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern M100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography details
Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
66
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography information
81
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (295 per charge)
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-E2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-E2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-08-29 2014-03-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 350 grams (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
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 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $450