Nikon S9100 vs Canon EOS M10

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Nikon S9100 vs Canon EOS M10

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S9100 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M10 Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M10 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the EOS M10.
Compare Canon EOS M10 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M10 conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon S9100 advantages over Canon EOS M10

Less expensive
$330 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Lighter weight
212g vs 301g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 4.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon EOS M10 advantages over Nikon S9100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
18.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Backside-illuminated sensor for good low-light performance; Very long zoom; Good printed performance; Very fast autofocus.
Autofocus is not always reliable; Auto white balance renders skin tones a little red; Slow digital zoom.
Read our Nikon S9100 Express Review

User-friendly design; great touchscreen interface; good image quality
No viewfinder; limited physical controls; sub-par continuous shooting; lacking video features
Read our Canon EOS M10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Nikon S9100

Pentax RZ18

$254
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$210
1/2.33 inch

Manual focus
More pixels

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Pentax RZ18

Canon EOS M10

Pentax RZ18

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$210
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Pentax RZ18

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Nikon S9100

Panasonic ZS15

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$273
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Canon EOS M10

Panasonic ZS15

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$273
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Panasonic ZS15

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Canon SX280 HS

Canon EOS M10

Canon SX280 HS

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Nikon S9100

Fujifilm X-M1

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Canon EOS M10

Fujifilm X-M1

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Nikon S9100

Samsung NX3300

$254
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$691
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Samsung NX3300

Canon EOS M10

Samsung NX3300

$800
APS-C

Touchscreen
On-sensor phase detect

$691
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M10 vs Samsung NX3300

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