Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
- Revealed January 2022
(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
- Replacement is Nikon 1 V3

Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon R5 C versus Nikon 1 V2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

The R5 C was launched 9 years later than the 1 V2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R5 C scores against the 1 V2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 C & Nikon 1 V2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R5 C Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Nikon 1 V2
R5 C | 1 V2 | |||
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Announced | January 2022 | ![]() | October 2012 | More recent by 113 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1179k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R5 C
1 V2 | R5 C |
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Nikon 1 V2
R5 C | 1 V2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 C has got outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C versus Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 C against the 1 V2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and 1 V2 is 57 and 85 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 C and 1 V2.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R5 C due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 C will give extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger R5 C will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon R5 C vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 C | Nikon 1 V2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R5 C | Nikon 1 V2 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-01-19 | 2012-10-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 73 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Nikon 1 |
Total lenses | 30 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.20 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, 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) |
Max video resolution | 8192x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 pounds) | 278g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 403 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 310 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | EN-EL21 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $4,499 | $599 |