Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon R100 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R100 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was manufactured 3 years later than the ZV-1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R100 scores versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 against the ZV-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and ZV-1 is 76 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R100 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.