Canon M vs Nikon 1 S1

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon M versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The M was announced 11 months before the 1 S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the M grades vs the 1 S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Nikon 1 S1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M versus the 1 S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M and 1 S1 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and 1 S1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.