Canon EOS R100 vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R100PowerShot SX70 HS
      MSRP$480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses)$549
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatRAW, C-RAW, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points1439
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Lens MountCanon RF
      Crop Factor1.6x
      Focal Length3.8 - 247 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm
      Optical Zoom65x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1No
      Shutter Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.5 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 6.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 6 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fire
      Off
      E-TTL II flash metering (Evaluative (Face Priority) / Evaluative / Average)
      Auto
      on
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range6m at ISO 1005.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus.
      Manual AE lock
      By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh.
      Enabled in all metering modes
      Video Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      H.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p/25p
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
      SD: 576p50, 480p59.94
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Input/Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Smartphone, via BR-E1 remote controller)
      Environmental Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")127 x 91 x 117 mm (5.0 x 3.58 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.9 x 6.2"8.1 x 5.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight1.62 lb2.145 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E12
      Battery Life370 shots325 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Canon EOS R100 Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountConventional accessory shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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