Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R100 was unveiled 10 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the R100 matches up versus the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 vs the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and NEX-5R is 76 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon R100 to result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger R100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.