EOS M100vs Z5
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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible 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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m100 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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