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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 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
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Old Model is Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-T30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M100 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-T30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 M100 Fujifilm X-T30 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon M100

 Fujifilm X-T30 M100 
LaunchedFebruary 2019August 2017More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-T30

 M100 Fujifilm X-T30 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Canon M100 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M100 against the Fujifilm X-T30.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 88 and 82 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and Fujifilm X-T30.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
81
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography advice
82
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography information
66
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (295 CIPA)
78
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Travel photography camera
81
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (295 shots)
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (295 shots)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging factors
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M100 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Fujifilm X-T30
 Canon EOS M100Fujifilm X-T30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS M100 Fujifilm X-T30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-29 2019-02-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 23 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 pounds) 383g (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $449 $899