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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R100 was unveiled 4 years later than the Z7 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R100 grades versus the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z7

 R100 Z7 
RevealedMay 2023August 2018More recent by 58 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R100

 Z7 R100 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z7

 R100 Z7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R100 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R100 vs the Z7.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Z7 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and Z7.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R100 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will show extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
86
manual focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography information
Nikon Z7 Street photography information
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
64
silent shooting (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed