Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-M1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Fujifilm X-M1. The entire galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.