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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed July 2012
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M was launched 7 months later than the 1 J1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M matches up vs the 1 J1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Nikon 1 J1

 M 1 J1 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon M

 1 J1 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Nikon 1 J1

 M 1 J1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon M comes with exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M and the 1 J1.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M and 1 J1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography features
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Sports photography camera
54
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
48
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography info
63
boasts focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
flash built-in
low battery (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J1 as a Vlogging camera
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Nikon 1 J1
 Canon EOS MNikon 1 J1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M Nikon 1 J1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-07-23 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 31 135
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 56
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.0
DXO Low light rating 827 372
Other
Battery life 230 photos 230 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $510 $625