Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-E3 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS M100
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-E3
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS M100 and the Fujifilm X-E3 are compact 2017 mirrorless cameras built around APS-C CMOS sensors, each locked to its maker's own mount: Canon EF-M on the M100, Fujifilm X on the X-E3. The M100 is the smaller body at 108 x 67 x 35 mm, but the X-E3 is 99 g lighter at 337 g, so each offers a different carrying advantage. | ||
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 | September 7, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 108 x 67 x 35 mm | 121 x 74 x 43 mm |
| Camera weight | 436 g | 337 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 64/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe X-E3 is the stronger camera for action. It shoots continuously at up to 8 fps against the M100's 6.1, and its 325 autofocus points give many more focus placements than the M100's 49. It also offers a 2.36-million-dot electronic viewfinder for eye-level shooting; the M100 has none, so framing happens on the rear screen. Resolution is effectively shared at 24.2 and 24 megapixels, so cropping room is unchanged. Both cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. The M100's standard ISO spans 100 to 25600; the X-E3 spans 200 to 12800, expandable to 51200, with the Canon's lower base setting suiting bright daylight. | ||
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 | Fujifilm X |
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 | 69/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoFor video the X-E3 is the clear pick for modern workflows: it records 4K, while the M100 stops at Full HD, so 4K delivery or cropping in the edit points to the Fujifilm. Each camera tops out at 60 fps as its maximum frame rate. The M100 counters with a built-in timelapse mode the X-E3 lacks. | ||
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 |  4K |
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 | 3840 x 2160 |
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 | No |
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 | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe M100 wins on framing and fill light: its screen flips up for selfies and self-timed group shots, and its built-in flash rescues dim interiors. The X-E3's screen is fixed and it has no built-in flash, but it offers an external flash shoe for a stronger add-on unit at events. Connectivity is a shared strength: both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfer and remote release, plus 3-inch touchscreens with 1040k dots and live view. Neither body has GPS for automatic location tagging, and neither is weather sealed. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
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 BatteryStorage and power favour neither brand on cards: both use a single SD, SDHC or SDXC slot at UHS-I speed, and neither charges over USB. The X-E3's NP-W126S battery is rated at 350 shots against 295 for the M100's LP-E12, a 55-shot lead in the rating. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E12 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
295 shots1505000 | 350 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Buy the Fujifilm X-E3 for moving subjects, 4K video, or eye-level work with a viewfinder and hot shoe; its 8 fps burst, 325 autofocus points and 4K recording support those tasks. Buy the Canon EOS M100 for a flip-out screen, built-in flash, timelapse and the 100 ISO base setting. Weigh the native lens systems, Fujifilm X against Canon EF-M, as the long-term commitment.