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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Nikon 1 J3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 J4
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was revealed 23 months after the 1 J3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M10 scores against the 1 J3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 J3

 M10 1 J3 
ReleasedOctober 2015November 2013Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Canon M10

 1 J3 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J3

 M10 1 J3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M10 enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 vs the 1 J3.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and 1 J3 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and 1 J3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon M10 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger M10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
70
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
59
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J3 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J3
59
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (255 per charge)
58
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography details
74
features touch to focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (255 per charge)
69
lighter than others (201g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography details
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (255 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J3 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (201 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J3
 Canon EOS M10Nikon 1 J3
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M10 Nikon 1 J3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 18MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 135
Cross focus points - 41
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.6 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 (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
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 pounds) 201 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 52
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.0
DXO Low light score 753 420
Other
Battery life 255 shots 220 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $170