EOS R100vs Leica Q2
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): 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.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- 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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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