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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 S1
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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon 1 S2

 R100 1 S2 
AnnouncedMay 2023May 2014More modern by 110 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon R100

 1 S2 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 S2

 R100 1 S2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
59
focusing manually
good resolution (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
70
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (190g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography features
64
quiet shutter (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed