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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon 1 V1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 383g - 113 x 76 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V2
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 12 months before the 1 V1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3200 IS grades vs the 1 V1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon 1 V1

 A3200 IS 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon A3200 IS

 1 V1 A3200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon 1 V1

 A3200 IS 1 V1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the 1 V1.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and 1 V1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and 1 V1.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A3200 IS will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon 1 V1 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
silent mode (1/16,000s)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography advice
72
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
41
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon 1 V1
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon 1 V1
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon 1 V1
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-20
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 135
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 13
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 76 x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $670