EOS R100vs Sony RX100 VIIvs ZV-1 II
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £1,099 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 302g with battery and card | 292g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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