Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J2

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon M200 versus Nikon 1 J2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") have different sensor size.

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The M200 was unveiled 7 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M200 grades vs the 1 J2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M200 and Nikon 1 J2. The full galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon M200 versus Nikon 1 J2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M200 versus the 1 J2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M200 and 1 J2 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and 1 J2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M200 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M200 will provide more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger M200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.