Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100
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75 Features
85 Overall
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70 Overall
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Released August 2016
- Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced May 2023

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 5D MIV and Canon R100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and R100 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and R100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

The 5D MIV was manufactured 7 years earlier than the R100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 5D MIV matches up versus the R100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS R100. The entire galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon R100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon R100
5D MIV | R100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Canon 5D MIV
R100 | 5D MIV | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2016 | More recent by 82 months |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon R100
5D MIV | R100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIV has got external measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon R100 has proportions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon 5D MIV and Canon R100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the R100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and R100 is 55 and 76 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and R100.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon R100 Screen and ViewFinder


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