EOS R100vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | ZV-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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