Canon EOS R100 vs Nikon D3500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS R100D3500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3400
      MSRP$480 (body only), $600 (w/18-45mm lens), $830 (w/18-45mm and 55-210mm lenses)Body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($499), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($849)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      ProcessorDIGIC 8EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatRAW, C-RAW, JPEGJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points14311
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Lens MountCanon RFNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.57x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.5 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 6.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 6 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 5 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Fire
      Off
      E-TTL II flash metering (Evaluative (Face Priority) / Evaluative / Average)      		Auto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Flash Range6m at ISO 1007.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus.
      Manual AE lock
      By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh.
      Enabled in all metering modes      		Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps      		MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p/25p
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
      SD: 576p50, 480p59.94      		HDMI
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Input/Output1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via Smartphone, via BR-E1 remote controller) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended)32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)365 g (0.80 lb / 12.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 7.9 x 6.2"14.4 x 8.6 x 5"
      Package Weight1.62 lb3.09 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL14a
      Battery Life370 shots1550 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R100 Nikon D3500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountConventional accessory shoe1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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