Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

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The M100 was manufactured 4 years after the 1 S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M100 grades against the 1 S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 & Nikon 1 S1. The entire galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 and the 1 S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and 1 S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and 1 S1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M100 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger M100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.