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Canon M5 vs Nikon P100

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

Canon M5
(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
Nikon P100
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Nikon P100

 M5 P100 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2010More recent by 76 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Canon M5

 P100 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and Nikon P100

 M5 P100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and P100 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Nikon P100
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 Street photography features
Nikon P100 Street photography features
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (481 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography factors
Nikon P100 Sports photography factors
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 shots)
37
great zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with Nikon P100
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (481 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P100 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M5
Vlogging with Nikon P100
77
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
lack of image stabilization
25
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (481g)
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Canon M5 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Nikon P100
 Canon EOS M5Nikon Coolpix P100
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