Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2
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Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V1
- Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the RP (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe RP was announced 6 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RP matches up vs the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP and Nikon 1 V2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon 1 V2
| RP | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | October 2012 | More modern by 77 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon RP
| 1 V2 | RP |
|---|
Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon 1 V2
| RP | 1 V2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon RP provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has sizing of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RP against the 1 V2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and 1 V2 is 70 and 85 respectively.
Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and 1 V2.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon RP will produce extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern RP will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon RP vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications
| Canon EOS RP | Nikon 1 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS RP | Nikon 1 V2 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-02-14 | 2012-10-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 8 | Expeed 3A |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4608 x 3072 |
| Max native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 4779 | 73 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon 1 |
| Amount of lenses | 17 | 13 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 15.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 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) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 278 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 85 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 20.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2977 | 403 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 310 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | EN-EL21 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $999 | $599 |