EOS R100vs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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