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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was revealed 10 years later than the 1 S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R100 matches up vs the 1 S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon 1 S1

 R100 1 S1 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2013More recent by 121 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon R100

 1 S1 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 S1

 R100 1 S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 enjoys exterior measurements 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 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the R100 vs the 1 S1.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and 1 S1 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and 1 S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R100 will offer you more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger R100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
48
focusing manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (197 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
64
silent mode (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed