Canon M100 vs Nikon S8100

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M100 vs Nikon S8100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and S8100 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and S8100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The M100 was announced 7 years later than the S8100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S8100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M100 matches up versus the S8100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M100 has got outer dimensions 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 S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M100 vs Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M100 vs the S8100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and S8100 is 88 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and S8100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M100 will offer more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher M100 provides an edge in sensor technology.