Canon R100 vs Olympus E-P3

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R100 and Olympus E-P3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was introduced 11 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the R100 matches up against the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon R100 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 and the E-P3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and E-P3 is 76 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and E-P3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R100 will produce greater detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent R100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.