Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1
88 Imaging
67 Features
77 Overall
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80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75
Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Released August 2017
- Older Model is Canon M10
- Updated by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Launched March 2023

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M100 versus Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

The M100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M100 scores vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony ZV-E1
M100 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M100
ZV-E1 | M100 | |||
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Launched | March 2023 | ![]() | August 2017 | More recent by 67 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony ZV-E1
M100 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M100 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Canon M100 versus Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 and the ZV-E1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and ZV-E1 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and ZV-E1.
All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon M100 will produce extra detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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