EOS M100vs EOS R8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M100 (2017): The EOS M100 is Canon's most stripped-back EF-M camera — small, simple, and focused on making great photos easy. Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and a tilting touchscreen are its strengths; no EVF, no IBIS, and no 4K are its compromises. A solid, affordable first mirrorless for casual photographers who want more than a smartphone.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Who should buy what
EOS M100 (2017)
- Smartphone users wanting their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Casual photographers who want APS-C quality in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone wanting a simple, affordable EF-M entry point
- Students and beginners learning photography
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Quick take: The eos m100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | EOS R8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 461g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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