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Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
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Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The R was introduced 5 years later than the 1 V2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the R scores versus the 1 V2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon 1 V2

 R 1 V2 
LaunchedSeptember 2018October 2012Fresher by 72 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R

 1 V2 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon 1 V2

 R 1 V2 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R has physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the R versus the 1 V2.

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R and 1 V2 is 62 and 85 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and 1 V2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R will show extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V2
86
you can focus manually
great MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
66
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
63
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
63
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography details
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great MP (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
62
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
29
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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Canon R vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon EOS RNikon 1 V2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R Nikon 1 V2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 40000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 5655 73
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon 1
Number of lenses 17 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 278 grams (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 50
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 10.8
DXO Low light rating 2742 403
Other
Battery life 370 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL21
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $2,299 $599