Canon EOS M10 vs Nikon D7200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M10 and Nikon D7200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS M10 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D7200 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
These two camera models were both released 2015.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M10 | 2015 |
Nikon D7200 | 2015 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M10 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D7200 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M10 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D7200 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS M10 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Nikon D7200 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS M10 has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D7200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS M10 |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Nikon D7200 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D7200 has a 34 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D7200 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS M10. Nikon D7200 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS M10 has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M10 | 100-12800 |
Nikon D7200 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M10 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D7200
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M10 can shoot up to 4,6 pictures per seconds and Nikon D7200 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M10 | 4,6 |
Nikon D7200 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS M10 and Nikon D7200 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D7200 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 124% heavier than Canon EOS M10 and its 301 gr (or 0.66 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M10 | 301 gr 0.66 lb |
Nikon D7200 | 675 gr 1.49 lb |
Canon EOS M10 vs Nikon D7200 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M10 and Nikon D7200, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Name | Canon EOS M10 | Nikon D7200 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Release Year | 2015 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2015-10-13 | 2015-03-02 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 1199 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 18 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXPEED 4 |
Image |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 49 | 51 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3,2” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 1228800 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | N/A | TFT-LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Frames per second | 4,6 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | No | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-In with NFC |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (Wired, wireless, or via smartphone) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M10 |
Nikon D7200 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 255 shots | 1110 shots |
Width | 108 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 107 mm |
Depth | 35 mm | 76 mm |
Weight | 301 gram | 675 gram |