Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R100 versus Fujifilm X-A1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R100 was released 9 years later than the Fujifilm X-A1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R100 grades against the Fujifilm X-A1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 & Fujifilm X-A1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R100 has outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A1 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the R100 vs the Fujifilm X-A1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and Fujifilm X-A1 is 76 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and Fujifilm X-A1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon R100 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.