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Canon M3 vs Canon R100

Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Canon EOS R100 front
Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Key Specs

Canon M3
(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
Canon R100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Canon R100

 M3 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Canon M3

 R100 M3 
AnnouncedMay 2023February 2015Fresher by 100 months

Common features in the Canon M3 and Canon R100

 M3 R100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 size comparison

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

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M3
Portrait photography with Canon R100
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography information
Canon R100 Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 as a Sports photography camera
Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.2 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
64
silent shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Canon R100
73
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
76
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M3 Landscape photography features
Canon R100 Landscape photography features
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M3
Vlogging with Canon R100
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not have image stabilization
34
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M3 vs Canon R100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Canon R100
 Canon EOS M3Canon EOS R100
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