Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J4

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon 1 J4. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.