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Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon M10
(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
Nikon Z fc
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Nikon Z fc

 M10 Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M10

 Z fc M10 
ReleasedJune 2021October 2015Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M10 and Nikon Z fc

 M10 Z fc 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe 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).

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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.

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z fc Portrait photography details
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Nikon Z fc Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M10 Sports photography details
Nikon Z fc Sports photography details
59
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (255 per charge)
67
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z fc Travel photography factors
74
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (255 CIPA)
72
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M10
Landscape photography with Nikon Z fc
66
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (255 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z fc as a Vlogging camera
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (445g)
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Canon M10 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS M10Nikon Z fc
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