Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J2

Below, we are matching up the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 J2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 MII was announced 7 years after the 1 J2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M6 MII grades against the 1 J2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon 1 J2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII provides outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 J2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII against the 1 J2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and 1 J2 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and 1 J2.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M6 MII will provide you with more detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.