Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A1

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Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A1

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$449 vs $6498*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
35 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Sony A1 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
No vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Longer video battery life
150 vs 80 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

530 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
3 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
50.1 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 91 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 19 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M6

Sony A1

Canon EOS M6

$6499
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A1

Fujifilm X-A5

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

Sony A1

Canon EOS M200

$6499
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon EOS M200

Compared to Canon R5

Canon EOS M100

Canon R5

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$3549
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3549
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A1 vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Canon EOS M100

Nikon Z7 II

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$2730
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A1

Nikon Z7 II

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$2730
35mm

Less expensive
Top deck display

Compare Sony A1 vs Nikon Z7 II

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