Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3
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![Canon EOS R100 front Canon EOS R100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R100/Canon-R100-front.jpg)
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Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Refreshed by Sony NEX-F3
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Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The R100 was announced 11 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R100 matches up versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony NEX-C3
R100 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 144 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Canon R100
NEX-C3 | R100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony NEX-C3
R100 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 has outer dimensions 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 NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 and the NEX-C3.
![Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NEX-C3 is 76 and 91 respectively.
![Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and NEX-C3.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon R100 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R100-vs-Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2023-05-24 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 39 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lb) | 225 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $479 | $343 |