Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon 1 V2

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon 1 V2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V2 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the 1 V2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS grades against the 1 V2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon 1 V2. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Nikon 1 V2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the 1 V2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and 1 V2 is 64 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and 1 V2.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon 1 V2 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.