• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

  • Less expensive
    $449 vs $749*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 295 vs 235 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Canon EOS M100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    30.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    76 vs 19 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/25600 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon EOS M100
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Less expensive
  • $850
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $955
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $850
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon G7X Mark II

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 G7X Mark III
Canon EOS M6
  • $955
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $399
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon EOS M6

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 G7X Mark III
Fujifilm X-A5
  • $955
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon EOS M100
Canon G5X Mark II
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III
Canon G5X Mark II
  • $955
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • External Mic Jack
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon G5X Mark II

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100
Canon EOS M200
  • $449
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon G7X Mark III
Canon EOS M200
  • $955
  • 1 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $499
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

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