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Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the R100 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The R100 was revealed 8 years after the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R100 matches up against the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A7 II

 R100 A7 II 
LaunchedMay 2023November 2014Newer by 104 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon R100

 A7 II R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A7 II

 R100 A7 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 vs the A7 II.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and A7 II is 76 and 69 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and A7 II.

Plainly, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The R100 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The newer R100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
83
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography advice
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
64
silent shooting (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
76
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 II Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R100 Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
34
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS R100Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R100 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-24 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3975 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 39 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 370 images 350 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $479 $1,456