Canon M100 vs Canon R100

Let's examine more closely at the Canon M100 vs Canon R100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the R100 (24MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was announced 6 years before the R100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the M100 scores vs the R100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Canon EOS R100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Canon R100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon R100 has dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Canon M100 vs Canon R100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M100 versus the R100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and R100 is 88 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and R100.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older M100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.