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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
86
Overall
79

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon R100
(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
  • Revealed May 2023
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon R100 and Nikon Z5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R100 was announced 2 years later than the Z5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R100 matches up versus the Z5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z5

 R100 Z5 
ReleasedMay 2023July 2020Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R100

 Z5 R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z5

 R100 Z5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R100 has exterior 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) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the R100 against the Z5.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Z5 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and Z5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The R100 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF trickier. The younger R100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Street photography highlights
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet mode (1/4,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed