Canon
EOS R100
Entry-level 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with a small body, EVF, and simple stills-first feature set.
$479
Released May 2023
Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R100
Wins
EOS R6 V
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 6 frames)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R100
116 × 86 × 69 mm
356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS R100 is 26mm narrower and 11mm thinner than EOS R6 V but it is also 2mm taller.
EOS R100 is 332 g lighter than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R100 · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R100
116 × 86 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R100
116 × 69 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R6 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 R100
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 V
✓ 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 R100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
356 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Horse…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R100
Pros
- ✓Very low entry price for Canon RF
- ✓Compact and lightweight body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Good image quality for beginners
Cons
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Older DIGIC 8 processor
- –4K video is cropped and limited
- –No in-body stabilization
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R100 or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for EOS R100 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R100 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R100 is 24.1 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R100 and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R100 does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R100 or the EOS R6 V?
EOS R100 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R100 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R100 weighs 356 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R100 is 332 g lighter.
Do the EOS R100 and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS R100: 4K up to 24p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R100 and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS R100: No. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 430 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R100 and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R100 launched at $479 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R100 is $2,020 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.