Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5
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![Canon EOS R100 front Canon EOS R100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R100/Canon-R100-front.jpg)
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Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Revealed October 2022
- Old Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon R100 and OM System OM-5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is pretty close but the R100 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.
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The R100 was manufactured 7 months after the OM System OM-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R100 grades versus the OM System OM-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and OM System OM-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the OM System OM-5
R100 | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | October 2022 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Canon R100
OM System OM-5 | R100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and OM System OM-5
R100 | OM System OM-5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).
See the Canon R100 and OM System OM-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R100 versus the OM System OM-5.
![Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-OM-System-OM-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and OM System OM-5 is 76 and 80 respectively.
![Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-OM-System-OM-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and OM System OM-5.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R100 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-OM-System-OM-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-OM-System-OM-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R100 vs OM System OM-5 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | OM System OM-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | OM System OM-5 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-05-24 | 2022-10-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 39 | 119 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 pounds) | 414g (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 310 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $479 | $1,200 |