Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is fairly close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V2 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 years before the 1 V2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the 1 V2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon 1 V2. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon 1 V2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS versus the 1 V2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and 1 V2 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and 1 V2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX200 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon 1 V2 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.