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Canon 7D vs Canon R100

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Canon EOS R100 front
Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • New Model is Canon 7D MII
Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 7D versus Canon R100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and R100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 7D was launched 14 years earlier than the R100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 7D scores against the R100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon R100

 7D R100 

Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Canon 7D

 R100 7D 
AnnouncedMay 2023November 2009More modern by 164 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon R100

 7D R100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D has got physical measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Canon R100 has measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D versus Canon R100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 7D compared to the R100.

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and R100 is 56 and 76 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and R100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon R100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Canon R100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography highlights
Canon R100 Sports photography highlights
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
64
silent shooting (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed