Canon XC10 vs Nikon 1 J5

On this page, we are looking at the Canon XC10 versus Nikon 1 J5, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and 1 J5 (21MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1").

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The XC10 was unveiled within a month of the 1 J5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XC10 matches up versus the 1 J5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 & Nikon 1 J5. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon XC10 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 versus Nikon 1 J5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the XC10 compared to the 1 J5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and 1 J5 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XC10 and 1 J5.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon 1 J5 to give you greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.