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Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Announced September 2021
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon R3 and Nikon 1 V2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R3 (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was manufactured 9 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the R3 grades against the 1 V2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon 1 V2

 R3 1 V2 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021October 2012More recent by 109 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k921kSharper screen (+3229k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R3

 1 V2 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon 1 V2

 R3 1 V2 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R3 provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R3 and the 1 V2.

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R3 and 1 V2 is 52 and 85 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and 1 V2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R3 will give extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern R3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
63
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography info
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (760 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
63
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (760 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
62
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography info
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (760 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
29
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon R3 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon EOS R3Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Nikon 1 V2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-09-14 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3A
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 73
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 27 13
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 278 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 50
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 10.8
DXO Low light rating 4086 403
Other
Battery life 760 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $6,000 $599