Nikon P900 vs Canon EOS M100

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Nikon P900 vs Canon EOS M100

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P900 conclusion.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon EOS M100 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Nikon P950
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M200
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Differences

Nikon P900 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

360 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Nikon P900

Less expensive
$449 vs $597*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 137 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
91 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Farthest zoom reach for a fixed lens camera (2000mm eq.); Good image quality for its class; Good vibration reduction; Fast aperture at wide angle (f/2.8); Excellent value for the price.
No RAW file recording; Limited capabilities in low light, including struggling with autofocus; Lens not as sharp at full tele end; No hot shoe.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ70

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Lighter weight

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Canon EOS M100

Panasonic FZ70

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Nikon P900

Samsung WB2200F

$697
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P900 vs Samsung WB2200F

Canon EOS M100

Samsung WB2200F

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon P900

Fujifilm X-A5

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

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Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon EOS M200

Nikon P900

Canon EOS M200

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

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Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

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Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P900

Nikon P950

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$797
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P900 vs Nikon P950

Canon EOS M100

Nikon P950

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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