Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II
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Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A7 II
R100 | A7 II | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | November 2014 | Newer by 104 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon R100
A7 II | R100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A7 II
R100 | A7 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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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 |