Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2

Here, we are contrasting the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was announced 17 months after the 1 S2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M10 matches up versus the 1 S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 offers external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 compared to the 1 S2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 S2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and 1 S2.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M10 will result in greater detail with its extra 3.8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger M10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.