EOS M100vs A6100
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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the 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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The eos m100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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