Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2017
- Succeeded the Canon M10
- Renewed by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
- Renewed by Nikon 1 V3

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The M100 was unveiled 4 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M100 grades versus the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 & Nikon 1 V2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon 1 V2
M100 | 1 V2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | ![]() | October 2012 | Newer by 59 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon M100
1 V2 | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon 1 V2
M100 | 1 V2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the M100 and the 1 V2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and 1 V2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and 1 V2.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon M100 will deliver greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Nikon 1 V2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Nikon 1 V2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-08-29 | 2012-10-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 3A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
Number of lenses | 23 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.1fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) | 278 grams (0.61 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 403 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 310 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | EN-EL21 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $449 | $599 |