Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 V2

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M3 vs Nikon 1 V2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the M3 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M3 was launched 2 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M3 scores vs the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Nikon 1 V2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M3 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M3 compared to the 1 V2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and 1 V2 is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and 1 V2.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M3 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.