Canon M100 vs Nikon 1 V3

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon M100 versus Nikon 1 V3, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was released 3 years later than the 1 V3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M100 matches up versus the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M100 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M100 compared to the 1 V3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and 1 V3 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and 1 V3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M100 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer M100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.