Canon M100 vs Canon R10

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M100 and Canon R10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the R10 (24MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the R10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M100 matches up versus the R10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Canon EOS R10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Canon R10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon R10 has dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 compared to the R10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and R10 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and R10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older M100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.