Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 J2

Let's look closer at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon 1 J2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 1 J2 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and 1 J2 (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years before the 1 J2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores vs the 1 J2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon 1 J2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS offers external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon 1 J2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS versus the 1 J2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and 1 J2 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and 1 J2.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX200 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX200 IS will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.