Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The R100 was brought out 9 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the R100 matches up versus the 1 S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. 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 S2 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the R100 versus the 1 S2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R100 and 1 S2 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R100 and 1 S2.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R100 will offer greater detail having its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.