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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced May 2023
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Launched June 2022
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon R100 and Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R100 was launched 11 months later than the Z30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the R100 matches up against the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z30

 R100 Z30 
LaunchedMay 2023June 2022Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R100

 Z30 R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z30

 R100 Z30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.00"3.00"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 provides external dimensions 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 Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the R100 vs the Z30.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R100 and Z30 is 76 and 79 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon R100 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent R100 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z30 Street photography highlights
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R100
Sports photography with Nikon Z30
64
quiet shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed