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 R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS R5 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M100
Wins
EOS R5
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS M100 has lower Weight (302 g vs 738 g)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
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
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS M100 is 30mm narrower, 30mm shorter, and 53mm thinner than EOS R5.
EOS M100 is 436 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 35mm EOS M100 · 88mm EOS R5
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 R5
139 × 98 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 R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R5
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 R5
✓ 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
Weight
302 g vs 738 g — lower is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R5 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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 R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M100 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M100 and EOS R5?
EOS M100 is 24.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M100 and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M100 does not have IBIS, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M100 or the EOS R5?
EOS M100 reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M100 and EOS R5?
EOS M100 weighs 302 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS M100 is 436 g lighter.
Do the EOS M100 and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS M100: 4K up to 60p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M100 and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS M100: No. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M100 and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS M100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M100 launched at $499 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS M100 is $3,400 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.