Canon R100 vs Nikon Z30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon Z30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.