Canon R100 vs Sony a5000

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon R100 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R100 was released 9 years later than the a5000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R100 matches up against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 compared to the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and a5000 is 76 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and a5000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon R100 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent R100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.