Canon M vs Nikon Z30

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon M vs Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M was released 11 years prior to the Z30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M scores versus the Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M & Nikon Z30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M has got outer dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M versus the Z30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and Z30 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M and Z30.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon Z30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.