Canon EOS R100 vs Fujifilm X-E4 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS R100
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-E4
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R100 and the Fujifilm X-E4 are both mirrorless APS-C cameras, but each takes a different lens system. The 2023 R100 uses Canon RF, and the 2021 X-E4 uses Fujifilm X, so your lens options differ from the start. The X-E4 is also much slimmer, 33mm deep against 69mm for the R100, while weight is nearly identical at 364g against 356g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
May 24, 2023 | January 27, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 86 x 69 mm | 121 x 73 x 33 mm |
| Camera weight | 356 g | 364 g |
| Optics | 60/100 | 67/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Fujifilm X-E4 is the stronger choice for action and wildlife, with a 20 fps burst rate against 6.5 fps on the R100, roughly three times as many frames per second. Its 26 MP, against 24 MP, gives a little extra crop room for distant subjects. The R100 answers with far broader autofocus coverage, 3975 positions against 425, giving you more freedom over where focus is placed. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors and cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, so dim handheld shots depend on shutter speed or a stabilised lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 26 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 | 6240 x 4160 |
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. |
22.3 x 14.9 | 23.5 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. |
6.5 fps045 | 20 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 RF | 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 8 | X-Processor 4 |
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 | 16030200 |
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. |
128003003280000 | 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 | 8030200 |
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. |
144080 | 444080 |
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. |
39750300 | 4250300 |
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. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe X-E4 is the better pick for slow-motion work, reaching 240 fps while the R100 tops out at 100 fps. That extra speed lets you slow a skate trick or a splash to a fraction of real time at a lower output resolution. Both record 4K video, so standard clips are covered by either body. Both offer a built-in timelapse mode for clouds or construction sequences without an external controller. They also share MPEG-4 and H.264 recording, while the R100 adds MOV as a file option. | ||
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. |
 4K | 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. |
3840 x 2160 | 4096 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. |
100 fps | 240 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. |
MPEG-4, MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Features | 57/100 | 72/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesA sharper, touch-enabled screen makes the X-E4 better for composing and reviewing, with 1,620,000 dots against 1,040,000 and no touch input on the R100. Tapping to place the focus point speeds up candid and low-angle shots. The R100's useful extra is a built-in flash, giving instant fill light for casual indoor portraits without a shoe-mount unit. Both share a 3-inch flip screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and neither has GPS or weather sealing, so geotagging and harsh-weather protection need workarounds on both. | ||
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. |
 Yes | 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. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 16200001150001500000 |
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 | 21/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-E4 charges over USB, so you can top up from a power bank between locations. Its SD slot is UHS-I compatible for faster card writes, and its rated 380-shot battery life sits just ahead of the R100's 370. Neither camera has a second card slot, so there is no in-camera backup for a one-off event. The batteries differ, an LP-E17 in the R100 and an NP-W126S in the X-E4, so spares must match your chosen brand. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-W126S |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
370 shots1505000 | 380 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | No |  Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most photographic uses the Fujifilm X-E4 is the stronger body, pairing a 20 fps burst and 240 fps slow motion with a touchscreen and USB charging. Choose it for moving subjects, video experiments, or topping up the battery on the road.
Choose the Canon EOS R100 instead for its two practical strengths, the built-in flash for grab-and-go indoor snapshots and 3975 autofocus positions for flexible subject placement. Also weigh which lens system suits the photography you already do, since RF and Fujifilm X lenses do not interchange.