Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.