Canon R8 vs Sony A6100

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon R8 versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close but the R8 (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was launched 3 years after the A6100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R8 matches up vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R8 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 compared to the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and A6100 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and A6100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The R8 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The newer R8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.