Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA
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77 Overall
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Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018

Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon R100 and Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is fairly close but the R100 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The R100 was released 4 years after the RX100 VA which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R100 scores vs the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony RX100 VA
R100 | RX100 VA | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | July 2018 | More modern by 60 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Canon R100
RX100 VA | R100 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony RX100 VA
R100 | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon R100 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R100 and the RX100 VA.
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Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and RX100 VA is 76 and 89 respectively.
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Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and RX100 VA.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R100 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R100 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R100 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2023-05-24 | 2018-07-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 39 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/2000 secs |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lbs) | 299g (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $479 | $998 |