Canon M vs Nikon D3100

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M versus Nikon D3100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 20 months after the D3100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the M grades against the D3100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Nikon D3100. The full galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Nikon D3100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M vs the D3100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M and D3100 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and D3100.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.