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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M10 versus Nikon 1 S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was released 2 years later than the 1 S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M10 scores against the 1 S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 S1

 M10 1 S1 
AnnouncedOctober 2015June 2013More recent by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon M10

 1 S1 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 S1

 M10 1 S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 features outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S1 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M10 versus Nikon 1 S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 against the 1 S1.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 S1 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and 1 S1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M10 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger M10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography advice
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon M10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (197g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
59
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.6 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 shots)
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography factors
74
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
61
lighter than others in class (197g)
has built in flash
low battery life (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography information
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (255 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (197g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Nikon 1 S1
 Canon EOS M10Nikon 1 S1
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M10 Nikon 1 S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 135
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Available lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.6 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/60 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 56
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 11.1
DXO Low light rating 753 397
Other
Battery life 255 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $599 $231