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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
Alpha 7 V

Sony

Alpha 7 V

33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.

$2,899

Launch price

Released Dec 2025

Alpha 7 V is 8.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

EOS M100

TravelVlogging

Wins

10categories

Alpha 7 V

WildlifeSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS M100 wins 1 categories·Alpha 7 V wins 4 categories
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
  • AEOS M100 has lower Weight (302 g vs 695 g)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)

Key specs at a glance

EOS M100Alpha 7 V
Resolution24.2 MP33 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.9 mmFull Frame
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst11 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight302 g695 g
Battery640 shots630 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

Alpha 7 V front view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 × 82 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

EOS M100 is 22mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 47mm thinner than Alpha 7 V.

EOS M100 is 393 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.

Depth (front-to-back): 35mm EOS M100 · 82mm Alpha 7 V

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

Alpha 7 V back view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 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

Alpha 7 V top view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 82 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS M100

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

Alpha 7 V

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

Alpha 7 V

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 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 M100Alpha 7 V
Portrait
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS M100

  • AF low-light limit

    -6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 108.6, 67.1, 35.1

  • Weight

    302 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 759 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Vehicle

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 94 % — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 V

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Insect, Car, Train…

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Alpha 7 V supports it

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • EVF magnificationBoth 0.78 ×
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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

Alpha 7 V

Pros

  • 33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
  • Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
  • 7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
  • 759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
  • 7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
  • Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
  • Up to 16 stops dynamic range

Cons

  • Premium price vs α7 IV
  • 4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
  • Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
  • Complex menu and feature set

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS M100
Alpha 7 V
Resolution
24.2 MP
33 MP+36%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
Full Frame Exmor RS CMOS (partially stacked)
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS M100
Alpha 7 V
Processor
DIGIC X
BIONZ XR2 + AI processing unit
EOS M100
Alpha 7 V
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
EOS M100
Alpha 7 V
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 Alpha 7 V?

Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M100 — 33MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS M100 and Alpha 7 V?

EOS M100 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS M100 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?

EOS M100 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M100 or the Alpha 7 V?

EOS M100 reaches 11 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS M100 and Alpha 7 V?

EOS M100 weighs 302 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the EOS M100 is 393 g lighter.

Do the EOS M100 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?

EOS M100: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS M100 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?

EOS M100: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M100 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the EOS M100 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS M100 launched at $499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The EOS M100 is $2,400 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.