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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon M10
(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
Nikon 1 J4
(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  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3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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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M10 1 J4 
ReleasedOctober 2015April 2014Fresher by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M10

 1 J4 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J4

 M10 1 J4 
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 J4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
70
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
56
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M10
Street photography with Nikon 1 J4
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
74
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (255 per charge)
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography details
74
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (255 shots)
69
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
has focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (255 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
56
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS M10Nikon 1 J4
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