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
Nikon
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Released May 2023
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
EOS R100
Wins
Z8
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6.5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 6 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- AEOS R100 has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R100
116 × 86 × 69 mm
356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
EOS R100 is 28mm narrower, 33mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than Z8.
EOS R100 is 464 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R100 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R100
116 × 86 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R100
116 × 69 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z8
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
Z8
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
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
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 493 — higher is better
Weight
356 g vs 820 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R100 supports it
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
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
- ✓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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R100 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R100 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R100 and Z8?
EOS R100 is 24.1 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R100 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R100 does not have IBIS, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R100 or the Z8?
EOS R100 reaches 6.5 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R100 and Z8?
EOS R100 weighs 356 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the EOS R100 is 464 g lighter.
Do the EOS R100 and Z8 record 4K video?
EOS R100: 4K up to 24p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R100 and Z8 weather sealed?
EOS R100: No. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 430 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R100 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the EOS R100 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R100 launched at $479 and Z8 at $3,999. The EOS R100 is $3,520 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.