Canon R100 vs Sony FX30

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon R100 vs Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R100 was released 8 months later than the FX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R100 matches up against the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 against the FX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and FX30 is 76 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and FX30.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer R100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.