Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II
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Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Revealed May 2023
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
- 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2023
- Superseded the Sony ZV-1

Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon R100 and Sony ZV-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is relatively close but the R100 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") possess different sensor size.

The R100 was announced about the same time to the ZV-1 II so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R100 matches up against the ZV-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Sony ZV-1 II
R100 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Canon R100
ZV-1 II | R100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Sony ZV-1 II
R100 | ZV-1 II | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | May 2023 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical screen size |
Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") with a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R100 and Sony ZV-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the R100 compared to the ZV-1 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and ZV-1 II is 76 and 88 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and ZV-1 II.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications
Canon EOS R100 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Sony ZV-1 Mark II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2023-05-24 | 2023-05-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor 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 data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3975 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 18-50mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 39 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3.00 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.5fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/100 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 292g (0.64 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") |
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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $479 | $899 |