Canon M10 vs Nikon Z30

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon M10 versus Nikon Z30, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M10 was introduced 7 years earlier than the Z30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the M10 scores versus the Z30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Nikon Z30. The whole galleries are available at Canon M10 Gallery & Nikon Z30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M10 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M10 vs the Z30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and Z30 is 88 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and Z30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z30 to provide extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.