Sony RX10 III vs Canon EOS M100

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Sony RX10 III vs Canon EOS M100

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony RX10 III Review.
How does it shoot? Sony RX10 III in the real world.
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Compare Sony RX10 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony RX10 III conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M100 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Sony RX10 IV
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Sony RX10 III advantages over Canon EOS M100

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
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

420 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
14.2 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
29 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

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Sony RX10 III

Less expensive
$449 vs $1398*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
EOS M100 test data on DxO Mark RX10 III test data on DxO Mark

1,272 vs 472 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Longer video battery life
80 vs 65 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 127 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 44 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Versatile all-in-one replacement for a DSLR or mirrorless camera; Great handling and build; Excellent image quality; Spectacular zoom reach; Swift performance with generous buffer depths; Extremely capable video capture; Comprehensive remote control; Quick-and-easy image sharing
Extremely expensive for a fixed-lens camera; Fairly heavy for fixed-lens camera; Somewhat soft in the corners at wide-angle or tele; Noise reduction intrudes at higher sensitivities; No built-in ND filter; Not as fast when shooting raws; Slow buffer clearing
Read our Sony RX10 III Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Sony RX10 III

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$1398
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Canon EOS M100

Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Compared to Panasonic FZ2500

Sony RX10 III

Panasonic FZ2500

$1398
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$899
1 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Panasonic FZ2500

Canon EOS M100

Panasonic FZ2500

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
1 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Compared to Sony RX10 IV

Sony RX10 III

Sony RX10 IV

$1398
1 inch

Less expensive

$1698
1 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Sony RX10 IV

Canon EOS M100

Sony RX10 IV

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1698
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Sony RX10 IV

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sony RX10 III

Fujifilm X-A5

$1398
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX10 III vs 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

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Sony RX10 III

Canon EOS M200

$1398
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX10 III vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

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