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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
64 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85 Imaging
44 Features
66 Overall
52

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Launched May 2022
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
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and 1 V2 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The R7 was unveiled 9 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R7 matches up versus the 1 V2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon 1 V2

		

		

			
 R7 1 V2 
ReleasedMay 2022October 2012More modern by 117 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 1 V2 R7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V2

		

		

			
 R7 1 V2 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 features external measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has proportions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Examine the Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the R7 and the 1 V2.
Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and 1 V2 is 64 and 85 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and 1 V2.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R7 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R7 will resolve greater detail having an extra 19MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern R7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography information
84
 focusing manually
 MP count great (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
66
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than competition (612g)
63
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R7 Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography features
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
63
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography info
74
 better than average battery pack (660 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count great (33MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (612g)
62
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography information
86
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (660 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
63
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 good megapixels (14MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R7 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging advice
74
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone port
 more heavy than competition (612 grams)
29
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon EOS R7Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R7 Nikon 1 V2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-24 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 32000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 73
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 35 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 278 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 660 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $1,499 $599