Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Announced August 2017
- Old Model is Canon M10
- Successor is Canon M200
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- 21MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is relatively similar but the M100 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M100 was unveiled 2 years later than the 1 J5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M100 grades against the 1 J5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon 1 J5
M100 | 1 J5 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | April 2015 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon M100
1 J5 | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J5
M100 | 1 J5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M100 versus the 1 J5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and 1 J5 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and 1 J5.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent M100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Nikon 1 J5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS M100 | Nikon 1 J5 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2015-04-03 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 5A |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 171 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 23 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.1fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 lb) | 231 grams (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1272 | 479 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL24 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $449 | $497 |