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Canon R100 vs Sony A7R

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched May 2023
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon R100 versus Sony A7R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was revealed 9 years after the A7R which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the R100 grades vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A7R

 R100 A7R 
LaunchedMay 2023February 2014More modern by 113 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon R100

 A7R R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A7R

 R100 A7R 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R100 vs the A7R.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and A7R is 76 and 78 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and A7R.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R will give more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher R100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
84
manual focus
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Sony A7R
64
silent shooting (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed