Canon M vs Canon R100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon M and Canon R100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and R100 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 11 years before the R100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M grades vs the R100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Canon EOS R100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery & Canon R100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M offers exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Canon R100 has specifications of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M and the R100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and R100 is 89 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and R100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon R100 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.