EOS R100vs Z30vs Z6 III
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £479 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 11fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 405g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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