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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 299g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M100
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 J3
  • Updated by Nikon 1 J5
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon M200 versus Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The M200 was introduced 5 years after the 1 J4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M200 grades versus the 1 J4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M200 1 J4 
IntroducedSeptember 2019April 2014More modern by 67 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M200

 1 J4 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 J4

 M200 1 J4 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 provides physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon M200 versus Nikon 1 J4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the M200 against the 1 J4.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and 1 J4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and 1 J4.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M200 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M200 will produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern M200 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
56
megapixel count decent (18MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography highlights
82
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (232g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Sports photography camera
74
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
89
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography factors
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
56
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M200
Vlogging with Nikon 1 J4
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS M200Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M200 Nikon 1 J4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-25 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 171
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Available lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $549 $600