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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-E2S front
Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S 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
  • Launched August 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
Photography Glossary

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 20 months later than the Fujifilm X-E2S which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M100 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-E2S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 M100 Fujifilm X-E2S 
IntroducedAugust 2017January 2016Fresher by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-E2S M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S

 M100 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E2S has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Look at the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 against the Fujifilm X-E2S.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M100 to provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher M100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
82
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
66
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
69
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
81
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (295 shots)
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-E2S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-E2S
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-E2S
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-E2S
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2016-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 77
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 350 gr (0.77 pounds)
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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $599