Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4
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62 Features
70 Overall
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![Canon EOS M10 front Canon EOS M10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-M10.jpg)
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92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Later Model is Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
- Released April 2014
- Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
- Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the 1 J4 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the M10 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M10 was manufactured 19 months later than the 1 J4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M10 scores versus the 1 J4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Nikon 1 J4. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 J4
M10 | 1 J4 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M10
1 J4 | M10 |
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Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J4
M10 | 1 J4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M10 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 versus the 1 J4.
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 J4 is 88 and 92 respectively.
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and 1 J4.
All in all, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The M10 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The younger M10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M10-vs-Nikon-1-J4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M10-vs-Nikon-1-J4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 J4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 J4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4 |
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 | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5232 x 3488 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 171 |
Cross focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.6fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 grams (0.66 pounds) | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 753 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 shots | 300 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL22 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $600 |