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Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is pretty close but the R100 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R100 was launched 3 years after the A9 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R100 scores versus the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A9 II

 R100 A9 II 
AnnouncedMay 2023October 2019More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Canon R100

 A9 II R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A9 II

 R100 A9 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 comes with 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) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 vs the A9 II.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and A9 II is 76 and 62 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and A9 II.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The R100 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger R100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 II Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography factors
Sony A9 II Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low