Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Launched October 2015
- Successor is Canon M100
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Released June 2021

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The M10 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the Z fc which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M10 matches up against the Z fc when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 and Nikon Z fc. The entire galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery and Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon Z fc
M10 | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M10
Z fc | M10 | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | October 2015 | Newer by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon Z fc
M10 | Z fc | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon Z fc has sizing of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Check out the Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M10 against the Z fc.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and Z fc is 88 and 79 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and Z fc.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z fc to render more detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS M10 | Nikon Z fc | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS M10 | Nikon Z fc |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-10-12 | 2021-06-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5568 x 3712 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 23 | 21 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.68x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.6fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 pounds) | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 753 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 255 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | EN-EL25 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $599 | $949 |