Canon R100 vs Sony A3000
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Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 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
- Revealed May 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced August 2013
- Updated by Sony a3500

Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The R100 was manufactured 9 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R100 grades vs the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A3000
R100 | A3000 | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2013 | More recent by 119 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon R100
A3000 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A3000
R100 | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R100 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 compared to the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and A3000 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and A3000.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

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Canon R100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2023-05-24 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 39 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 356 grams (0.78 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 images | 470 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $479 | $398 |