Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9
Portability
76 Imaging
72 Features
70 Overall
71
76 Imaging
72 Features
70 Overall
71
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs
Canon R100
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(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
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(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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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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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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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Nikon Z9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R100 Gallery & Nikon Z9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z9
| R100 | Z9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2023 |  | October 2021 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R100
| Z9 | R100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2089k |  | 1040k | Crisper 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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R100 and Z9 is 76 and 51 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R100 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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 photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Nikon Z9
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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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Canon R100 Sports photography details
Nikon Z9 Sports photography details
quiet mode (1/4,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (740 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
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Canon R100 Travel photography details
Nikon Z9 Travel photography details
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
good battery pack (740 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (1,340 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon R100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (740 shots)
has double storage slots
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features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,340g)
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications
| Canon EOS R100 | Nikon Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS R100 | Nikon Z9 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2023-05-24 | 2021-10-28 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 46MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 3975 | 493 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 39 | 29 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,089k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,686k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 900s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 356g (0.78 lbs) | 1340g (2.95 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photographs | 740 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL18d |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Cost at release | $479 | $5,500 |