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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon M100
(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
  • Launched August 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M10
  • Successor is Canon M200
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon M100 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was released 4 years before the Z fc and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M100 scores versus the Z fc with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Nikon Z fc

 M100 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M100

 Z fc M100 
IntroducedJune 2021August 2017Fresher by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Canon M100 and Nikon Z fc

 M100 Z fc 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 has outer 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 Z fc has proportions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M100 and the Z fc.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and Z fc is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and Z fc.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M100 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older M100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography highlights
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Nikon Z fc
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Sports photography camera
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
67
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Nikon Z fc
81
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (295 CIPA)
72
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (21MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (295 shots)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 Vlogging features
Nikon Z fc Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Canon M100 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS M100Nikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M100 Nikon Z fc
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-29 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Available lenses 23 21
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.1 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, 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 Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 pounds) 445 grams (0.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $449 $949