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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R100 versus Nikon Z9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the R100 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The R100 was introduced 20 months later than the Z9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R100 matches up against the Z9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z9

 R100 Z9 
ReleasedMay 2023October 2021Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R100

 Z9 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1040kCrisper display (+1049k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z9

 R100 Z9 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R100 has external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R100 compared to the Z9.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Z9 is 76 and 51 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and Z9.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R100 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z9 will deliver extra detail using its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger R100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
83
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
88
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Nikon Z9
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
64
quiet mode (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed