Canon R100 vs Nikon 1 V3

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon R100 and Nikon 1 V3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was introduced 9 years after the 1 V3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R100 grades versus the 1 V3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon 1 V3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R100 compared to the 1 V3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and 1 V3 is 76 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R100 will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer R100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.