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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Older Model is Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J5
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M100 was released 3 years after the 1 J4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M100 scores versus the 1 J4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M100 1 J4 
AnnouncedAugust 2017April 2014Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M100

 1 J4 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J4

 M100 1 J4 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the M100 compared to the 1 J4.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and 1 J4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and 1 J4.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
56
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
82
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
lighter than average in class (232g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
67
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
82
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 shots)
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS M100Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M100 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2014-04-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.1 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lb) 232 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $600