Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M10→Canon EOS R100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R100 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS M10 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R100
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Resolution24MP vs 18MP (+6MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate6.5fps mechanical vs 4.6fps
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Generation8 years newer (2023 vs 2015)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M10 | EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M10 | EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £529 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.6fps | 6.5fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 284g (with battery and card) | 356g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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