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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Newer Model is Canon M200
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon 1 S1

 M100 1 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2017June 2013More modern by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon M100

 1 S1 M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 S1

 M100 1 S1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

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

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M100
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S1
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography features
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
low battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography highlights
81
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (295 shots)
61
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (220 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography features
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging information
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon 1 S1
 Canon EOS M100Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M100 Nikon 1 S1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Available lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 56
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.1
DXO Low light score 1272 397
Other
Battery life 295 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $449 $231