Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X100F — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M100
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X100F
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M100 and the Fujifilm X100F are both mirrorless cameras from 2017, but they take different routes to a compact kit. The EOS M100 accepts interchangeable Canon EF-M lenses, so you can fit a wide lens for interiors or a longer one for portraits. The X100F has a fixed built-in lens, so its field of view stays constant. In measurements the EOS M100 is the smaller body at 108 x 67 x 35 mm and 436 g, against 127 x 75 x 52 mm and 469 g for the X100F. The 33 g weight gap keeps the Canon at the lighter end of the pair. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
August 29, 2017 | January 19, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 108 x 67 x 35 mm | 127 x 75 x 52 mm |
| Camera weight | 436 g | 469 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 64/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsResolution is a near-match: both use APS-C CMOS sensors of about 24 megapixels, so prints and crops carry similar detail from either. For action the X100F leads, with 325 autofocus points against 49 and 8 fps bursts against 6.1 fps, favouring a running pet or a cyclist crossing the frame. The X100F also offers a 2360000-dot electronic viewfinder for eye-level framing, while the M100 has no viewfinder and relies on its rear screen. Native ISO spans 100 to 25600 on the Canon and 200 to 12800 on the Fujifilm, which reaches 51200 only in expanded mode. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 23.6 x 15.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6.1 fps045 | 8 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-M | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | X-Processor Pro |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
490300 | 3250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor casual clips the two are matched: each camera's video tops out at Full HD, and each offers frame rates up to 60 fps for smooth motion. Both include a built-in timelapse for condensing a sunset or drifting clouds into a short sequence. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD | Full HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4 | H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe M100 offers touch control on its 3-inch LCD, so focus and menu settings respond to a fingertip. The X100F matches that screen size and its 1040000 dots but without touch input. The X100F supports an external flash, giving more lighting options than the built-in units both cameras carry. Both screens flip out for waist-level or low-angle framing, and both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. Neither camera has GPS, so travel photos will not carry location data automatically. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
No |  Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 16/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X100F carries the longer rated battery life, 390 shots against 295 for the M100. They use different battery packs, an LP-E12 in the Canon and a W126S in the Fujifilm, so a charged spare for one will not fit the other. Storage matches: both take SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I support in a single slot. Neither camera has a second slot or USB charging, so a spare battery and an external charger complete the kit. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | Lithium-Ion W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 390 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS M100 if lens flexibility matters most: its EF-M mount lets you fit a wide lens for interiors and a telephoto for distant subjects. Choose the Fujifilm X100F for street photography, where its electronic viewfinder, faster 8 fps bursts, external flash support and longer battery rating all help. Resolution is near-identical at about 24 megapixels, and both cameras top out at Full HD video.