Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V2

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M10 versus Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the M10 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was announced 3 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M10 scores against the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 & Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides 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 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 and the 1 V2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and 1 V2 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and 1 V2.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M10 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M10 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger M10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.