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Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon M100
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony ZV-E1

 M100 ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M100

 ZV-E1 M100 
LaunchedMarch 2023August 2017More recent by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony ZV-E1

 M100 ZV-E1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
71
manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
82
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (483g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 shots)
71
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed