Canon
EOS R100
Entry-level 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with a small body, EVF, and simple stills-first feature set.
$479
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R100
Wins
Z6 III
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 6 frames)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- AEOS R100 has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 273)
- BZ6 III 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)
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R100 is 22mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than Z6 III.
EOS R100 is 404 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R100 · 74mm Z6 III
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z6 III
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
Z6 III
Nikon Z
90+
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
3975 vs 273 — higher is better
Weight
356 g vs 760 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
430 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 6 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 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
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
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Canon EOS R100
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R100 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R100 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R100 and Z6 III?
EOS R100 is 24.1 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R100 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R100 does not have IBIS, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R100 or the Z6 III?
EOS R100 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R100 and Z6 III?
EOS R100 weighs 356 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the EOS R100 is 404 g lighter.
Do the EOS R100 and Z6 III record 4K video?
EOS R100: 4K up to 24p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R100 and Z6 III weather sealed?
EOS R100: No. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 430 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R100 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the EOS R100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R100 launched at $479 and Z6 III at $2,499. The EOS R100 is $2,020 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.