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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon M100
(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
Sony FX3
(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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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony FX3

 M100 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M100

 FX3 M100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021August 2017Newer by 42 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony FX3

 M100 FX3 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Sony FX3
82
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
67
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
82
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (295 CIPA)
71
good battery (600 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (295 per charge)
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (600 shots)
two card slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Sony FX3
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS M100Sony FX3
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