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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 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
  • Launched September 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M100
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M200 was revealed 7 years later than the 1 V1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M200 grades versus the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Nikon 1 V1

 M200 1 V1 
RevealedSeptember 2019January 2012More recent by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon M200

 1 V1 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V1

 M200 1 V1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M200 versus the 1 V1.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and 1 V1 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and 1 V1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M200 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M200 will produce greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer M200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Street photography info
82
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography details
74
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
53
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography info
89
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
41
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography factors
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
60
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
no microphone port
30
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V1
 Canon EOS M200Nikon 1 V1
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M200 Nikon 1 V1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-25 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 135
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.1fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB SB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 315 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $549 $670