Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 S1 (10MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 S1 (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was introduced 6 years after the 1 S1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M6 MII grades vs the 1 S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon 1 S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S1 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII against the 1 S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and 1 S1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and 1 S1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon M6 MII will give you more detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer M6 MII provides an edge in sensor innovation.