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Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
76
Imaging
71
Features
70
Overall
70
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
52
Features
73
Overall
60

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced May 2023
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 II
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Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and E-M10 (16MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and E-M10 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The R100 was announced 9 years after the E-M10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the R100 scores against the E-M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Olympus E-M10

 R100 E-M10 
IntroducedMay 2023March 2014More modern by 112 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Canon R100

 E-M10 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Olympus E-M10

 R100 E-M10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon R100 has physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 has specifications of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the R100 versus the E-M10.

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and E-M10 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and E-M10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R100 will resolve more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher R100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography factors
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
76
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
67
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
34
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Olympus E-M10
 Canon EOS R100Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R100 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-05-24 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3975 81
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 39 107
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 370 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $479 $600