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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
88
Imaging
62
Features
70
Overall
65
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Later Model is Canon M100
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 S2

 M10 1 S2 
IntroducedOctober 2015May 2014More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon M10

 1 S2 M10 

Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 S2

 M10 1 S2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography features
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
60
has manual focus
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
71
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (190 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Sports photography camera
59
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 CIPA)
60
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
good MP (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography highlights
74
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (255 shots)
66
lighter than competition (190 grams)
good MP (14.2MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography info
66
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (255 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (14.2MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
33
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (190 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Nikon 1 S2
 Canon EOS M10Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M10 Nikon 1 S2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-10-12 2014-05-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Available lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.6 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
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 rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $450