EOS R100vs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Zfc

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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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £529 £4,299 £799
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 45.0MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 570 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 746g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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