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Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Fujifilm X-E1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
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Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R100 was manufactured 10 years after the Fujifilm X-E1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R100 scores versus the Fujifilm X-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 R100 Fujifilm X-E1 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2013Newer by 125 months
Screen size3.00"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Canon R100

 Fujifilm X-E1 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Fujifilm X-E1

 R100 Fujifilm X-E1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E1 has dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 compared to the Fujifilm X-E1.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Fujifilm X-E1 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and Fujifilm X-E1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon R100 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E1
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
64
quiet mode (1/4,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography information
76
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
34
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Fujifilm X-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Fujifilm X-E1
 Canon EOS R100Fujifilm X-E1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R100 Fujifilm X-E1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2013-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3975 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 39 54
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 2.8"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lbs) 350g (0.77 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $479 $600