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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
88
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 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
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Refreshed by Canon M200
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-T20, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M100 was launched 8 months after the Fujifilm X-T20 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M100 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 M100 Fujifilm X-T20 
ReleasedAugust 2017January 2017More modern by 8 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-T20 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-T20

 M100 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T20 has specifications of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-T20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M100 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher M100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography info
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
74
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
81
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (295 shots)
76
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T20
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
36
touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-T20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2017-01-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Total lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $449 $900