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Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced May 2023
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S III
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Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The R100 was brought out 7 years after the A7S II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the R100 matches up versus the A7S II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A7S II

 R100 A7S II 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2015More modern by 93 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon R100

 A7S II R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A7S II

 R100 A7S II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has got outer dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the R100 and the A7S II.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and A7S II is 76 and 68 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and A7S II.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon R100 will deliver more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7S II Portrait photography advice
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
68
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography details
Sony A7S II Street photography details
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet shooting (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low