Canon M100 vs Sony FX3
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77 Overall
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![Canon EOS M100 front Canon EOS M100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M100/Canon-M100-front.jpg)
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65 Features
92 Overall
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon M10
- Newer Model is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Announced February 2021
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon M100 and Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.
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The M100 was announced 4 years prior to the FX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M100 matches up versus the FX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Sony FX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony FX3
M100 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M100
FX3 | M100 | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | ![]() | August 2017 | Newer by 42 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony FX3
M100 | FX3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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 Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Look at the Canon M100 and Sony FX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M100 versus the FX3.
![Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 size comparison Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Sony-FX3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and FX3 is 88 and 62 respectively.
![Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Sony-FX3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and FX3.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M100 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon M100 will offer greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Sony-FX3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M100-vs-Sony-FX3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Sony FX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2021-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 23 | 187 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.1 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 lb) | 716 grams (1.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | 600 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $449 | $3,900 |