Canon R100 vs Canon R50

Its time to look closer at the Canon R100 and Canon R50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 4 months later than the R50 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R100 grades versus the R50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Canon EOS R50. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Canon R50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon R50 has measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 and the R50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and R50 is 76 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and R50.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.