Canon M100 vs Nikon D7100

Here, we will be comparing the Canon M100 and Nikon D7100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 4 years after the D7100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M100 grades against the D7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M100 features outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M100 compared to the D7100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and D7100 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger M100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.