Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 J2

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R100 was unveiled 10 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R100 grades versus the 1 J2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 and Nikon 1 J2. The full galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 J2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R100 compared to the 1 J2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and 1 J2 is 76 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and 1 J2.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R100 will show more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer R100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.