Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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

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How does it shoot? Canon SL2 in the real world.
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Compare Canon SL2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon SL2 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
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Succeeded by the Canon SL3
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Canon SL2 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

650 vs 430 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.08 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Canon SL2

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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
Thinner
47 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.62x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
58 vs 22 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
16 vs 5 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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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Review Excerpt

Higher resolution and better image quality than SL1; Much improved dynamic range; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Compact body with improved ergonomics; Articulating touchscreen; Full HD movies up to 60p; Better battery life.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Dynamic range and high ISO performance still not as good as leading competitors; No 4K video option; OVF only offers 9 AF points.
Read our Canon SL2 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon SL2

Nikon D3400

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3400

Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D3400

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D3500

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$623
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon SL2

Sony A6400

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL2 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$898
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Canon SL3

Canon SL2

Canon SL3

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SL2 vs Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-T100

Canon SL3

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Canon SL3

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon SL2

Sony A6100

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon SL2 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6100

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