Canon M3 vs Canon R100
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Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Released February 2015
- Renewed by Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced May 2023

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon M3 and Canon R100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the R100 (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M3 was released 9 years prior to the R100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M3 scores versus the R100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Canon EOS R100. The complete galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Canon R100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon R100
M3 | R100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Canon M3
R100 | M3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | February 2015 | Fresher by 100 months |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Canon R100
M3 | R100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M3 features external measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Canon R100 has sizing of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
See the Canon M3 and Canon R100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M3 versus the R100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and R100 is 85 and 76 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and R100.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Specifications
Canon EOS M3 | Canon EOS R100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Canon EOS R100 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2023-05-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 3975 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
Available lenses | 23 | 39 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.2 frames/s | 6.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6m at ISO 100 |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 366 gr (0.81 lb) | 356 gr (0.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 370 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $481 | $479 |