Canon EOS M100 vs Canon 90D

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Canon EOS M100 vs Canon 90D

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon 90D Review.
How does it shoot? Canon 90D in the real world.
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Compare Canon 90D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 90D conclusion.

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Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Canon 90D

Less expensive
$449 vs $1349
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
35 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
432g vs 1216g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon 90D advantages over Canon EOS M100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1300 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
27 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Great image quality; Faster 10fps burst shooting; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; 4K video; 1080p120 slow-mo video.
Low-pass filter reduces fine detail from high-res sensor; High ISO performance isn't as good as some rival cameras; Video recording limited to 29:59.
Read our Canon 90D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 80D

Canon EOS M100

Canon 80D

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon 80D

Canon 90D

Canon 80D

$1199
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M6

Canon 90D

Canon EOS M6

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon EOS M100

Nikon D7500

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$997
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 90D

Nikon D7500

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$997
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Canon 90D vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon 90D

Fujifilm X-A5

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$549
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon 90D

Canon EOS M200

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 90D vs Canon EOS M200

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