Nikon D3 vs Canon EOS M100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D3 and Canon EOS M100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D3 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS M100 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D3 were released 2007 and Canon EOS M100 was released 2017. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D3 2007
Canon EOS M100 2017

Type of camera

Nikon D3 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M100 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D3 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS M100 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D3 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS M100 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D3 has a 12,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M100 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D3 12,1 MP
12052992 pixels
4256 x 2832
Canon EOS M100 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS M100 has a 99 % larger resolution than Nikon D3. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS M100 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3. Canon EOS M100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D3 has 200 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D3 200-25600
Canon EOS M100 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M100 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D3 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M100 can shoot up to 6,1 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D3 9
Canon EOS M100 6,1

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS M100. Sadly, the Nikon D3 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D3 weighs 1300 gr (equal to 2.87 lb) which is 330% heavier than Canon EOS M100 and its 302 gr (or 0.67 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D3 1300 gr
2.87 lb
Canon EOS M100 302 gr
0.67 lb

Nikon D3 vs Canon EOS M100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D3 and Canon EOS M100, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Name Nikon D3 Canon EOS M100
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Release Year 2007 2017
Release Date 2007-08-23 2017-08-29
MSRP 4999 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4256 x 2832 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 12,1 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED DIGIC 7
Image
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
ISO Range 200 - 25600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 51 49
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
APS-C Sensor
1.6x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 38 mm
50 mm becomes 80 mm
100 mm becomes 160 mm
200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 922000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Frames per second 9 fps 6,1 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 5 meters
External Flash Yes No
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes Yes (via smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional with GP-1
No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D3
Canon EOS M100
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL4a rechargeable Li-ion battery
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 4300 shots 295 shots
Width 160 mm 108 mm
Height 157 mm 67 mm
Depth 88 mm 35 mm
Weight 1300 gram 302 gram