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Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
Photography Glossary

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R10 was introduced 8 years later than the 1 J4 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R10 matches up against the 1 J4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Nikon 1 J4

 R10 1 J4 
LaunchedMay 2022April 2014Fresher by 99 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon R10

 1 J4 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Nikon 1 J4

 R10 1 J4 
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R10 features external dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the R10 versus the 1 J4.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R10 and 1 J4 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and 1 J4.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R10 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R10 will offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger R10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R10
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J4
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
56
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (426g)
74
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography features
78
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (450 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
62
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R10
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J4
76
good battery (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (426 grams)
69
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (300 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R10
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (426 grams)
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS R10Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R10 Nikon 1 J4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 651 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon 1
Number of lenses 35 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $879 $600