Canon R100 vs Nikon D3500

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R100 vs Nikon D3500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 4 years after the D3500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R100 scores against the D3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon D3500. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon D3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R100 versus the D3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and D3500 is 76 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and D3500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern R100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.