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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
88
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 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
  • Introduced September 2019
  • Old Model is Canon M100
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M200 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The M200 was brought out 5 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M200 grades against the 1 S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Nikon 1 S2

 M200 1 S2 
RevealedSeptember 2019May 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon M200

 1 S2 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 S2

 M200 1 S2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M200 has 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 S2 has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M200 vs the 1 S2.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and 1 S2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M200 and 1 S2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M200 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon M200 will deliver more detail having its extra 9.8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent M200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
60
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography factors
82
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (190g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M200
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
75
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
60
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
decent megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography information
89
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
66
lighter than average (190 grams)
decent megapixels (14.2MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging details
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
no external mic support
33
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (190 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Nikon 1 S2
 Canon EOS M200Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M200 Nikon 1 S2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-09-25 2014-05-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14.2MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 171
Cross focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $549 $450