Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V3
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched October 2015
- New Model is Canon M100
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Following is a in depth review of the Canon M10 versus Nikon 1 V3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the 1 V3 (18MP) is very well matched but the M10 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe M10 was manufactured 20 months after the 1 V3 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M10 matches up against the 1 V3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon 1 V3
| M10 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2015 |  | March 2014 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon M10
| 1 V3 | M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon 1 V3
| M10 | 1 V3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features outside dimensions 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 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 and the 1 V3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and 1 V3 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and 1 V3.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The M10 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The newer M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M10 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
| Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M10 | Nikon 1 V3 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2014-03-13 |
| 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 dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5232 x 3488 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 171 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon 1 |
| Available lenses | 23 | 13 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.6 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 301g (0.66 lb) | 381g (0.84 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 65 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 753 | 384 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 255 pictures | 310 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | EN-EL20a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $599 | $997 |