Canon M100 vs Nikon D800

Here, we are comparing the Canon M100 versus Nikon D800, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and D800 (36MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and D800 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The M100 was released 5 years later than the D800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M100 matches up versus the D800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Nikon D800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Nikon D800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M100 against the D800.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and D800 is 88 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and D800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D800 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer M100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.