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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced May 2023
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J2
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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The R100 was manufactured 11 years after the 1 J1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the R100 scores vs the 1 J1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon 1 J1

 R100 1 J1 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2012More modern by 139 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon R100

 1 J1 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 J1

 R100 1 J1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.00"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 versus the 1 J1.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and 1 J1 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon R100 will show extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography features
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography information
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (234g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography highlights
64
silent shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low