Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1
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72 Features
70 Overall
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40 Features
68 Overall
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Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon 1 V1
R100 | 1 V1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2023 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 139 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon R100
1 V1 | R100 |
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Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 V1
R100 | 1 V1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 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).
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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