Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Released May 2023
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Launched August 2018
- Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty comparable but the R100 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

The R100 was released 4 years after the Z6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R100 grades versus the Z6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon Z6. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z6
R100 | Z6 | |||
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Launched | May 2023 | ![]() | August 2018 | Newer by 58 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R100
Z6 | R100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1060k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z6
R100 | Z6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R100 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the R100 versus the Z6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Z6 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and Z6.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R100 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z6 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer R100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder


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