Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Canon EOS M

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm GFX 100 II is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS M is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II were released 2023 and Canon EOS M was released 2012. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 2023
Canon EOS M 2012

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a "Fujifilm Medium Format"-sensor while Canon EOS M has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 39.5 mm
Fujifilm Medium Format sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 0.79
Canon EOS M 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 102 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 102 MP
101756928 pixels
11648 x 8736
Canon EOS M 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

Fujifilm GFX 100 II has a 468 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 100-12800
Canon EOS M 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm GFX 100 II can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M can shoot up to 4,3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 8
Canon EOS M 4,3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS M can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm GFX 100 II weighs 1030 gr (equal to 2.27 lb) which is 246% heavier than Canon EOS M and its 298 gr (or 0.66 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm GFX 100 II 1030 gr
2.27 lb
Canon EOS M 298 gr
0.66 lb

Fujifilm GFX 100 II vs Canon EOS M Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm GFX 100 II and Canon EOS M, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Name Fujifilm GFX 100 II Canon EOS M
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Release Year 2023 2012
Release Date 2023-09-12 2012-07-23
MSRP 7499 USD 799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Sensor Size Medium Format (approx 44 x 33 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 11648 x 8736 pixels 5184 x 3456 pixels
Megapixels 102 MP 18 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 5 DIGIC 5
Image
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 8 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 31
Lens Mount Fujifilm G

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier Medium Format
0.79x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 19 mm
50 mm becomes 40 mm
100 mm becomes 79 mm
200 mm becomes 158 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2360000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1× (1.27× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 9440000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Frames per second 8 fps 4,3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
8192 x 4320
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control Supported (No futher information) No
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm GFX 100 II
Canon EOS M
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 540 shots 230 shots
Width 152 mm 109 mm
Height 117 mm 66 mm
Depth 99 mm 32 mm
Weight 1030 gram 298 gram