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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm X100S front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
50
Overall
54

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon S100 and Fujifilm X100S, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was introduced 19 months prior to the Fujifilm X100S making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S100 scores vs the Fujifilm X100S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm X100S

 S100 Fujifilm X100S 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm X100S S100 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2011More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm X100S

 S100 Fujifilm X100S 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100S has measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 compared to the Fujifilm X100S.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm X100S is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm X100S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X100S will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S100
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100S
44
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
74
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
32
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography highlights
61
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X100S as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
29
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm X100S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm X100S
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm X100S
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm X100S
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-12-22 2013-07-29
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,350 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $429 $1,299