Canon R100 vs Sony a1
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Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Launched May 2023
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2021

Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R100 vs Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The R100 was brought out 2 years after the a1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R100 matches up versus the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Sony Alpha a1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony a1
R100 | a1 | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2021 | Newer by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Canon R100
a1 | R100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony a1
R100 | a1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
See the Canon R100 vs Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 vs the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and a1 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and a1.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will provide more detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern R100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Sony a1 Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha a1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS R100 | Sony Alpha a1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-05-24 | 2021-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 50MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3975 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 39 | 133 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 9,437k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.9x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 30.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/400 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 356 gr (0.78 lbs) | 737 gr (1.62 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 530 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $479 | $6,498 |