EOS M100vs X-S20
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
Who should buy what
EOS M100 (2017)
- Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
- Students and beginners learning photography
X-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | X-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £849 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | X-S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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