Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1

The following is a detailed review of the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") posses different sensor size.

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The R100 was revealed 11 years after the 1 V1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R100 grades against the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 and Nikon 1 V1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery and Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 provides outer 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) and the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Canon R100 versus Nikon 1 V1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the R100 and the 1 V1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and 1 V1 is 76 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and 1 V1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R100 will show greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger R100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.