Canon EOS M100 vs Nikon D3X

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS M100 and the Nikon D3X, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon EOS M100 was introduced in August 2017 and Nikon D3X was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS M100 over Nikon D3X.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D3X over Canon EOS M100.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon EOS M100 and Nikon D3X have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS M100 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon D3X has a Fixed screen Canon EOS M100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D3X

Nikon D3X has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.70x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Canon EOS M100.

Canon EOS M100 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Nikon D3X features a 24.5 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24.0 mm and a total area of 576 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 50 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Canon EOS M100 is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Nikon D3X is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 6048 x 4032 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132 with 3:2, 5:4 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Canon EOS M100 has Canon EF-M lens mount and Nikon D3X has Nikon F lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS M100 its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon D3X its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Canon EOS M100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D3X nothing can be done. On Nikon D3X it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Canon EOS M100 nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M100 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M100 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS M100 has a Micro HDMI and Nikon D3X has a Mini Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon EOS M100 comes with LP-E12 battery pack with battery life of 295 shots and Nikon D3X comes with EN-EL4a battery pack with battery life of 4400 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon EOS M100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon D3X has Dual CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA) card slots.

Shutter

Canon EOS M100 has Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter. Nikon D3X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS M100, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D3X. Canon EOS M100 can shoot continuously up to 6.1 fps. Nikon D3X can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.

Focusing

Canon EOS M100 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 49 focusing points and Nikon D3X has 51 focusing points. Canon EOS M100 has detection range from -1 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Canon EOS M100 and Nikon D3X range from +1 to +20 EV and 0 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS M100 and ±5 EV range on Nikon D3X. You can also do and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS M100 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D3X.

Flash

Canon EOS M100 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m at ISO 100. Nikon D3X has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS M100 and 1/250 sec on Nikon D3X.

Canon EOS M100 body has dimensions of 108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38") and Nikon D3X body has dimensions of 160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46"). Canon EOS M100 weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) and Nikon D3X weighs 1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz).

Canon EOS M100

Nikon D3X

108 mm

67 mm

160 mm

157 mm

67 mm

157 mm

35 mm

88 mm