Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS R100

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R5

£2499

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R100

£529 (-£1,970)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS R100

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R5	EOS R100
Price	£2,499	£529
Released	2020	2023	↑
Sensor	45MP Full-Frame CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	45MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	6.5fps mechanical	↓
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	650g (with battery)	356g (body, battery, card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF-mount
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II

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