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Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76
Canon EOS R10 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Introduced May 2022
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 S1
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Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R10 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the R10 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The R10 was brought out 8 years after the 1 S2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R10 grades vs the 1 S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Nikon 1 S2

 R10 1 S2 
ReleasedMay 2022May 2014More modern by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon R10

 1 S2 R10 

Common features in the Canon R10 and Nikon 1 S2

 R10 1 S2 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R10 offers external dimensions 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 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R10 versus the 1 S2.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and 1 S2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R10 and 1 S2.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R10 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R10 will show greater detail having its extra 9.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher R10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography advice
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
59
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon R10 Street photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography info
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (426 grams)
70
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R10 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography info
78
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
59
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography highlights
76
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (426 grams)
66
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R10 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
60
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14.2 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R10 Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging factors
70
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (426g)
33
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon R10 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R10 and Nikon 1 S2
 Canon EOS R10Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R10 Nikon 1 S2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2014-05-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 651 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon 1
Total lenses 35 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash settings - Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $879 $450