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Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
89
Imaging
60
Features
65
Overall
62
Canon EOS M front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon M versus Nikon 1 V3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the M (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M was unveiled 19 months before the 1 V3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M scores vs the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Nikon 1 V3

 M 1 V3 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon M

 1 V3 M 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2012Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon M and Nikon 1 V3

 M 1 V3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M has got external 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) while the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M vs the 1 V3.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M and 1 V3 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and 1 V3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The M includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older M will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
69
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography advice
55
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (310 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
63
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon EOS MNikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M Nikon 1 V3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2014-03-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 171
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lb) 381 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 52
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 10.7
DXO Low light rating 827 384
Other
Battery life 230 photos 310 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $510 $997