EOS R100vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica Q3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) From £529 Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Leica Leica Q3 Leica Leica Q3 (2023) From £5999 Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters View Leica Q3

Which should you buy?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Leica Q3 (2023)

  • You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
  • You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length

Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, leica q3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica Q3 (2023)
Price £529 £4,299 £5,999
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 60.0MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) 380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 746g body only 743g
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Canon RF Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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