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Canon M100 vs Sony FX30

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Superseded the Canon M10
  • Newer Model is Canon M200
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released September 2022
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M100 vs Sony FX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 6 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M100 grades against the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony FX30

 M100 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon M100

 FX30 M100 
ReleasedSeptember 2022August 2017More recent by 61 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony FX30

 M100 FX30 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M100 and the FX30.

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and FX30 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and FX30.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony FX30 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
83
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Sony FX30
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography details
Sony FX30 Sports photography details
67
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 shots)
86
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (570 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography factors
Sony FX30 Travel photography factors
82
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (295 shots)
74
great battery (570 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX30 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 shots)
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (570 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging info
Sony FX30 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
74
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition (646 grams)
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Canon M100 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Sony FX30
 Canon EOS M100Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M100 Sony FX30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 187
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical 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 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 570 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One 2
Pricing at launch $449 $1,800