Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A7R Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M100 vs Alpha A7R - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A7R Specs

EOS M100

  • Introduced in August 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 302g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M100

Alpha A7R

  • Introduced in October 2013
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 36 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 50 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 126.9 x 94.4 x 48.2mm³ (5.0″ x 3.7″ x 1.9″)
  • 465g (15.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A7R

EOS M100 vs Alpha A7R Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Sony Alpha A7R

Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A7R Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M100 a better choice

EOS M100

Alpha A7R
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 4
Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Built-in flash (2)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

302g
(9.7 oz.)		 465g
(15.0 oz.)
More portable (2)

255cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 577cm³
(36 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M100 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the built-in flash. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Alpha A7R. Another advantage over the Alpha A7R: the more compact size.

The EOS M100 scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A7R

EOS M100

Alpha A7R
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 36.40
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 50 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A7R are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 22 points for the Alpha A7R.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M100

Alpha A7R
Sensor cleaning
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A7R Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M100 and Alpha A7R

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M100

Sony Alpha A7R

18
22

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon EOS M100.