Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J2

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M3 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M3 was announced 2 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M3 matches up vs the 1 J2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Nikon 1 J2. The whole galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M3 versus Nikon 1 J2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M3 versus the 1 J2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and 1 J2 is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and 1 J2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M3 will show extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent M3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.