Canon M5 vs Canon R100

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M5 vs Canon R100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the R100 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M5 was released 7 years prior to the R100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M5 scores vs the R100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Canon EOS R100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Canon R100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M5 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the M5 versus the R100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and R100 is 77 and 76 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and R100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.