Canon D10 vs Nikon 1 J3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon D10 vs Nikon 1 J3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the 1 J3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and 1 J3 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the 1 J3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon D10 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D10 grades against the 1 J3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D10 & Nikon 1 J3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J3 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D10 vs the 1 J3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and 1 J3 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and 1 J3.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 J3 will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.