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EOS M100

Minimal EF-M entry body with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF, and flip screen for beginners.

$499

Launch price

Released Aug 2017

vs
EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

EOS R6 Mark II is 5.3 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

EOS M100

TravelVlogging

Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

7 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS M100 wins 0 categories·EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS M100EOS R6 Mark II
Resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max25,600102,400
Burst11 fps40 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo8-stop
Weight302 g670 g
Battery640 shots760 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS M100

109 × 67 × 35 mm

302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

EOS M100 is 30mm narrower, 31mm shorter, and 53mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II.

EOS M100 is 368 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.

Depth (front-to-back): 35mm EOS M100 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS M100

109 × 67 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS M100

109 × 35 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS M100

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 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 R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS M100EOS R6 Mark II
Portrait
4.0Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins

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 670 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 24.2 MP
  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth 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 R6 Mark II

Pros

  • Up to 40fps electronic burst
  • 4K 60p oversampled from 6K
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • Fully articulating touchscreen

Cons

  • 24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
  • No CFexpress on base body
  • Short battery life vs. A7 IV

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS M100
EOS R6 Mark II
Resolution
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS M100
EOS R6 Mark II
Processor
DIGIC X
DIGIC X
EOS M100
EOS R6 Mark II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
102,400+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
EOS M100
EOS R6 Mark II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS M100 or EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II?

Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.

Do the EOS M100 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS M100 does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M100 or the EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS M100 reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS M100 and EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS M100 weighs 302 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS M100 is 368 g lighter.

Do the EOS M100 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?

EOS M100: 4K up to 60p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS M100 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?

EOS M100: No. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M100 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS M100 launched at $499 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS M100 is $2,000 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.