Canon
EOS M100
Minimal EF-M entry body with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and flip screen for beginners.
$499
Launch priceReleased Aug 2017
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 6.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M100
Wins
EOS R1
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS M100 has lower Weight (302 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M100
109 × 67 × 35 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
EOS M100 is 49mm narrower, 82mm shorter, and 52mm thinner than EOS R1.
EOS M100 is 618 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm EOS M100 · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M100
109 × 67 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M100
109 × 35 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M100: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M100
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 67.1, 35.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
302 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M100
Pros
- ✓Very compact
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –No EVF
- –EF-M dead-end
- –4K crop
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M100 or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M100 and EOS R1?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS M100 and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M100 does not have IBIS, while EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M100 or the EOS R1?
EOS M100 reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M100 and EOS R1?
EOS M100 weighs 302 g and EOS R1 weighs 920 g, so the EOS M100 is 618 g lighter.
Do the EOS M100 and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS M100: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M100 and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS M100: No. EOS R1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M100 and 1,330 shots for the EOS R1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M100 launched at $499 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS M100 is $5,800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.