Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500
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Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Released August 2017
- Succeeded the Canon M10
- Refreshed by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Released April 2017
- Old Model is Nikon D7200

Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M100 was announced 5 months after the D7500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M100 grades vs the D7500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 and Nikon D7500. The whole galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery and Nikon D7500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon D7500
M100 | D7500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon M100
D7500 | M100 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon D7500
M100 | D7500 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | April 2017 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7500 has measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).
See the Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M100 compared to the D7500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and D7500 is 88 and 60 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and D7500.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon M100 to provide greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Nikon D7500 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Nikon D7500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS M100 | Nikon D7500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-08-29 | 2017-04-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 1640000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 51 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.1 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 pounds) | 720 gr (1.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 86 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 24.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 14.0 |
DXO Low light score | 1272 | 1483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 950 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL15a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $449 | $1,247 |