Nikon J5 vs Canon EOS M10

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Nikon J5

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 1 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.30 vs 2.37 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  EOS M10 test data on DxO Mark J5 test data on DxO Mark
  753 vs 479 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Higher max flash sync
  1/200 vs 1/60 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Shoots 24p video
  Yes vs No
  Gives your movies a big-screen feel
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Wider angle kit lens
  24 mm vs 27 mm
  Capture more of the scene with the included lens
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  Unlimited vs 20 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Higher extended ISO
  25600 vs 12800 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility