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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
Sigma fp (2019)
A7C II (2023)
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Sigma fp (2019) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £1,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.6MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 18fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 422g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Leica L-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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