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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Fujifilm X-A5 front
Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon N100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the N100 scores versus the Fujifilm X-A5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 N100 Fujifilm X-A5 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Canon N100

 Fujifilm X-A5 N100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018January 2014More modern by 49 months
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon N100 and Fujifilm X-A5

 N100 Fujifilm X-A5 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N100 provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-A5 has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the N100 against the Fujifilm X-A5.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and Fujifilm X-A5 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and Fujifilm X-A5.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The N100 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-A5 will produce greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged N100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography info
34
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
81
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography features
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
72
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
88
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors (289 grams)
81
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon N100 vs Fujifilm X-A5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Fujifilm X-A5
 Canon PowerShot N100Fujifilm X-A5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Fujifilm X-A5
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-06 2018-01-31
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 91
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Amount of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.70 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 361g (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 330 shots 450 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $500