Compare Canon EOS R100 vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Canon EOS R100 and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $500 and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Canon EOS R100 |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May 2023 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 356g (with battery and card) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Canon RF Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather Sealing | No | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS (Standard) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Image Resolution | 24.1 Megapixels | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100–12,800 (Extended: 25,600) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Image Stabilization | No In-Body Image Stabilization (Lens-based OIS or Digital Movie IS only) | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Fixed LCD (Non-articulating, Non-touch); 1.04M dots | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 0.39-inch OLED EVF; 2.36M dots; 0.95x magnification | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | Up to 143 AF zones | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| Autofocus System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Note: Reverts to Contrast AF during 4K video) | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (Human Face/Eye detection) | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 6.5 fps (One-Shot AF); 3.5 fps (Servo AF) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | JPEG, RAW (14-bit CR3), C-RAW | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 4K UHD at 24p (with significant crop); Full HD at 60p; 720p at 120p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit internal (4:2:0) | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic jack / No Headphone jack | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Single slot | 1 slot |
| Sensor Technology | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz) | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Version 4.2 | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 2.0 speeds); Micro-HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | LP-E17 | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Approx. 340–400 shots (depending on EVF/LCD usage) | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | No (Requires external charger included in box) | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, LP-E17 Battery, LC-E17 Charger, Neck Strap, Body Cap | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | Approx. $500 | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | EOS R100 - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |