Canon R100 vs Canon R5

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R100 vs Canon R5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and R5 (45MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and R5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was launched 2 years later than the R5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R100 grades against the R5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Canon EOS R5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Canon R5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Canon R5 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 and the R5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and R5 is 76 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and R5.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon R5 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger R100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.