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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M10
  • Replacement is Canon M200
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon M100 vs Nikon S70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and S70 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and S70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was introduced 8 years after the S70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M100 grades against the S70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon S70

 M100 S70 
LaunchedAugust 2017August 2009More modern by 99 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k288kSharper display (+752k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon M100

 S70 M100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon S70

 M100 S70 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 has got outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and S70 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and S70.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M100 will offer extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S70 Sports photography advice
67
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 CIPA)
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
82
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (295 CIPA)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S70 Landscape photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (295 shots)
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging features
Nikon S70 Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon S70
 Canon EOS M100Nikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M100 Nikon Coolpix S70
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-08-29 2009-08-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 288k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.1 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $290