Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 AW1

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 AW1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was announced 6 years after the 1 AW1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the M6 MII scores against the 1 AW1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon 1 AW1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Nikon 1 AW1 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII provides external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon 1 AW1 has measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 AW1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII vs the 1 AW1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and 1 AW1 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and 1 AW1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will provide you with extra detail with its extra 19MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.