EOS M100vs A7C II
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 Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos m100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M100 (2017) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.1fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 302g (with battery and card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 108.2 × 67.1 × 35.1mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M100 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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