Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J1

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon M3 and Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was released 3 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M3 scores vs the 1 J1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Nikon 1 J1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M3 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M3 against the 1 J1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and 1 J1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and 1 J1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M3 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern M3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.