Canon M5 vs Nikon P100
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Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
- Revealed September 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Released July 2010
Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M5 vs Nikon P100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and P100 (10MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and P100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe M5 was announced 6 years later than the P100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M5 matches up vs the P100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon P100
M5 | P100 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | July 2010 | More recent by 76 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon M5
P100 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon P100
M5 | P100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display |
Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Nikon P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check out the Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M5 and the P100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and P100 is 77 and 68 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and P100.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M5 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M5 will produce greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger M5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Coolpix P100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Nikon Coolpix P100 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-15 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 7 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-678mm (26.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MP4, H.264, AAC | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 grams (0.94 lb) | 481 grams (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 to 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $680 | $400 |