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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73
Canon EOS M200 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Canon M200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon M100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 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the M200 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M200 was introduced 5 years later than the 1 V3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M200 scores against the 1 V3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M200 over the Nikon 1 V3

 M200 1 V3 
IntroducedSeptember 2019March 2014Fresher by 68 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon M200

 1 V3 M200 

Common features in the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V3

 M200 1 V3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M200 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M200 against the 1 V3.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and 1 V3 is 88 and 87 respectively.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and 1 V3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M200 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon M200 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer M200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M200
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V3
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
69
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M200 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V3 Street photography factors
82
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Sports photography camera
74
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Travel photography camera
89
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V3 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M200 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M200 and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon EOS M200Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M200 Nikon 1 V3
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-25 2014-03-13
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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 143 171
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.1fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 381 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 384
Other
Battery life 315 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $549 $997