Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon R100 vs Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was launched 2 years after the E-M10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the R100 matches up against the E-M10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R100 versus the E-M10 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and E-M10 IV is 76 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R100 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer R100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.