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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Nikon 1 J2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Nikon 1 J2
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J1
  • Successor is Nikon 1 J3
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The M was introduced about the same time to the 1 J2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M matches up against the 1 J2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Nikon 1 J2

 M 1 J2 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Canon M

 1 J2 M 

Common features in the Canon M and Nikon 1 J2

 M 1 J2 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M versus the 1 J2.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and 1 J2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M and 1 J2.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 J2 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography features
Nikon 1 J2 Street photography features
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (238g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Sports photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Travel photography camera
63
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition (238g)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 J2 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J2 Vlogging information
37
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (238g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Nikon 1 J2
 Canon EOS MNikon 1 J2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M Nikon 1 J2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-23 2012-08-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Expeed 3
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 31 135
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 238 gr (0.52 pounds)
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 Overall rating 65 54
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.8
DXO Low light rating 827 363
Other
Battery life 230 shots 230 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $510 $550