Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J3

In this article, we are matching up the Canon M3 and Nikon 1 J3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M3 was manufactured 15 months later than the 1 J3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M3 grades versus the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Nikon 1 J3. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M3 offers 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) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M3 against the 1 J3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and 1 J3 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and 1 J3.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will provide extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.