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EOS 70D vs EOS R100

Quick take: The EOS R100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS 70D is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS R100 — First Camera / Beginner Photography: 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.

Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS 70DCanon · 2013EOS R100Canon · 2023
Price £35 usedBest£559
Sensor 20.2MP APS-C CMOS24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.2MP24.1MPBest
Video Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/604K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p
Autofocus 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live viewDual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)No stabilisation
Burst Rate 7fpsBest6.5fps mechanical
Battery Life ~920 shots (CIPA)Best~270 shots (CIPA)
Weight 755g (with battery)356g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 139 × 104.3 × 78.5mm116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95xEVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Mount Canon EF / EF-SCanon RF-mount
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, E3 remoteUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 70D
EOS R100
Portrait
5.8/10
6.2/10
Street
5.3/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.8/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.9/10
4.5/10
Vlogging & Video
3.6/10
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Documentary
4.2/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.6/10
Landscape
4.7/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
6.2/10
Casual
3.7/10
6.4/10
Food
5.5/10
5.1/10
Macro
4.6/10
4.4/10
Architecture
5.3/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
—
4.5/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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