Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
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- 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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon Z5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z5
R100 | Z5 | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | July 2020 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R100
Z5 | R100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z5
R100 | Z5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon R100 and Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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