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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon M6
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was released 7 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M6 MII matches up versus the 1 J1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Nikon 1 J1

 M6 MII 1 J1 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2012More recent by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon M6 MII

 1 J1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Nikon 1 J1

 M6 MII 1 J1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII has physical dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII and the 1 J1.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and 1 J1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and 1 J1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M6 MII will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography features
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
69
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (234g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography features
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
74
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (305 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than average in class (234g)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography information
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging features
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Nikon 1 J1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IINikon 1 J1
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Nikon 1 J1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 135
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 grams (0.90 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $849 $625