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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 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
  • Announced August 2017
  • Old Model is Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon 1 J5

 M100 1 J5 
ReleasedAugust 2017April 2015More recent by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon M100

 1 J5 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J5

 M100 1 J5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and 1 J5 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J5 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography highlights
82
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography features
67
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (295 per charge)
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography factors
82
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (295 per charge)
80
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J5 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
good sensor size (1")
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging factors
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone support
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon 1 J5
 Canon EOS M100Nikon 1 J5
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