Canon M100 vs Nikon S70
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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 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
- Revealed August 2017
- Previous Model is Canon M10
- Replacement is Canon M200
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon S70
M100 | S70 | |||
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Launched | August 2017 | August 2009 | More modern by 99 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 288k | Sharper display (+752k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon M100
S70 | M100 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon S70
M100 | S70 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M100 vs the S70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and S70 is 88 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon M100 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
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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 |