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EOS R100 vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The EOS R100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS R100 is the most affordable; only the ZV-E1 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R100 — First Camera / Beginner Photography: 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.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R100Canon · 2023 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £559Best | £1,779 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.1MPBest | 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 | No stabilisation | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min videoBest |
| Weight | 356g (with battery and card)Best | 483g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R100
ZV-E1
Portrait
6.2/10
7.0/10
Street
6.3/10
6.9/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
4.5/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
8.0/10
Documentary
4.9/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
5.6/10
6.4/10
Landscape
4.5/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
6.2/10
7.1/10
Casual
6.4/10
5.9/10
Food
5.1/10
7.1/10
Macro
4.4/10
6.7/10
Architecture
4.9/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
4.2/10
7.2/10
Fun & simple
4.9/10
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Vlogging & Video
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7.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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