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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon 1 V1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
40
Features
68
Overall
51

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V2
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon 1 V1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 1 V1 (10MP) is fairly close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V1 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the 1 V1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the 1 V1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon 1 V1

 SX200 IS 1 V1 

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 1 V1 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon 1 V1

 SX200 IS 1 V1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has measurements of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon 1 V1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS against the 1 V1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and 1 V1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and 1 V1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX200 IS will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon 1 V1 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Nikon 1 V1
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than others (247 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
41
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V1 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon 1 V1 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon 1 V1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon 1 V1
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon 1 V1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-20
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 135
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon 1
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 13
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $670