Canon R100 vs Sony A6000

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon R100 and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R100 was manufactured 9 years after the A6000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R100 grades vs the A6000 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 a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 features outside 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 A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R100 and the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and A6000 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and A6000.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger R100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.