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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-M1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 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
  • Launched August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M10
  • Updated by Canon M200
Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-M1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M100 was manufactured 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M100 grades vs the Fujifilm X-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 M100 Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedAugust 2017September 2013More recent by 49 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-M1 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-M1

 M100 Fujifilm X-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-M1 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M100 against the Fujifilm X-M1.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-M1 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer M100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
74
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
82
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
67
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-M1
82
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography information
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
31
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-M1
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-M1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-M1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2013-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Available lenses 23 54
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO200m)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min.
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 302g (0.67 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $449 $399