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Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon R100
(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
  • Released May 2023
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • New Model is Sony A7R V
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Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R100 and Sony A7R IV, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The R100 was introduced 3 years after the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R100 grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A7R IV

 R100 A7R IV 
IntroducedMay 2023July 2019Newer by 47 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon R100

 A7R IV R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A7R IV

 R100 A7R IV 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 features outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R100 and the A7R IV.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and A7R IV is 76 and 62 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and A7R IV.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R100 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent R100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
amazing MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography factors
Sony A7R IV Street photography factors
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low