Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J2

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon R10 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The R10 was unveiled 9 years later than the 1 J2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R10 matches up against the 1 J2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R10 and Nikon 1 J2. The full galleries are available at Canon R10 Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R10 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J2 has sizing of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon R10 versus Nikon 1 J2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R10 compared to the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and 1 J2 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R10 and 1 J2.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R10 will deliver more detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.