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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon 1 V1

 R100 1 V1 
IntroducedMay 2023January 2012Newer by 139 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon R100

 1 V1 R100 

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 V1

 R100 1 V1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

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

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography details
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography highlights
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed