Canon R10 vs Nikon P100

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon R10 and Nikon P100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and P100 (10MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and P100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The R10 was unveiled 12 years after the P100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R10 grades against the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R10 & Nikon Coolpix P100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R10 Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R10 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has specifications of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the R10 compared to the P100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R10 and P100 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and P100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R10 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer R10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.