Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J3

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 J3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was manufactured 5 years later than the 1 J3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M6 MII scores vs the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Nikon 1 J3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII features outer measurements 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 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII vs the 1 J3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and 1 J3 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and 1 J3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon M6 MII will render more detail due to its extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.