EOS R100vs Z30vs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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
OM-5 (2022)
- You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
- You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
- You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £479 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 11fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 405g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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