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Canon R100 vs Sony A9

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 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 A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon R100 vs Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was launched 6 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the R100 scores against the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A9

 R100 A9 
ReleasedMay 2023April 2017Fresher by 75 months

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Canon R100

 A9 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A9

 R100 A9 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon R100 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R100 and the A9.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and A9 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and A9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The R100 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more modern R100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Sony A9
64
silent shooting (1/4,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low