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Canon R100 vs Sony A6000

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony A6000

 R100 A6000 
AnnouncedMay 2023April 2014More modern by 111 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon R100

 A6000 R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony A6000

 R100 A6000 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R100
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography features
Sony A6000 Street photography features
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed