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Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon R100 and Fujifilm X-A5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R100 was launched 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-A5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the R100 grades vs the Fujifilm X-A5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 R100 Fujifilm X-A5 
LaunchedMay 2023January 2018More recent by 65 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon R100

 Fujifilm X-A5 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Fujifilm X-A5

 R100 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-A5 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R100 against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and Fujifilm X-A5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher R100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Fujifilm X-A5
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent mode (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed