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Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS M3 front
 
Nikon 1 J5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Key Specs

Canon M3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Successor is Canon M6
Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J4
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Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M3 and Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is pretty comparable but the M3 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was launched very close to the 1 J5 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M3 matches up versus the 1 J5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Nikon 1 J5

 M3 1 J5 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Canon M3

 1 J5 M3 

Common features in the Canon M3 and Nikon 1 J5

 M3 1 J5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015April 2015Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 comes with external 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) and the Nikon 1 J5 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 compared to the 1 J5.

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and 1 J5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and 1 J5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M3 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M3 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 sensor size comparison

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M3 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M3 Street photography info
Nikon 1 J5 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lack of image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M3 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography information
61
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.2 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M3
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J5
73
offers touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
80
lighter than competitors (231g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M3
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J5
68
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M3 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging factors
80
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
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Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 J5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M3 and Nikon 1 J5
 Canon EOS M3Nikon 1 J5
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M3 Nikon 1 J5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-04-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Expeed 5A
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 171
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Available lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.2fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 366 gr (0.81 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 12.0
DXO Low light rating 1169 479
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL24
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $481 $497