Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J2
88 Imaging
62 Features
70 Overall
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60 Overall
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Replacement is Canon M100
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- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 238g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replaced the Nikon 1 J1
- Later Model is Nikon 1 J3
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon M10 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.
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Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M10 grades vs the 1 J2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M10 & Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 J2
| M10 | 1 J2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2015 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 39 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J2 over the Canon M10
| 1 J2 | M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J2
| M10 | 1 J2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 has outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M10 and the 1 J2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and 1 J2 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and 1 J2.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon M10 will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J2 Specifications
| Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 J2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 J2 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2012-08-09 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 135 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/60 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 301 grams (0.66 pounds) | 238 grams (0.52 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 753 | 363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 255 photos | 230 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | EN-EL20 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $550 |
