Canon EOS Rebel SL1 vs Nikon 1 J2

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel SL11 J2
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 J1
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel SL2 Nikon 1 J3
      MSRP$799.99/£799 with 18-55mm STMSuggested retail price: $549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      ProcessorDIGIC 5EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34563872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4803840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points9135
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon 1
      Crop Factor1.6x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-flash
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear curtain with sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Flash Range9.40 m5.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      DxO Low Light ISO843363
      DxO Color Depth21.821.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.310.8
      DxO Overall Score6354
      Video Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RC-6 Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Dimensions117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72")106 x 61 x 30 mm (4.17 x 2.4 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)238 g (0.52 lb / 8.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 5.6 x 4.2"
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Battery PackLP-E12EN-EL20
      Battery Life380 shots230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Nikon 1 J2
      Self Timer 2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemOptical anti-dust mechanism


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