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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Nikon 1 S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 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
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon M6
Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Successor is Nikon 1 S2
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Nikon 1 S1

 M6 MII 1 S1 
LaunchedAugust 2019June 2013More modern by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Canon M6 MII

 1 S1 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Nikon 1 S1

 M6 MII 1 S1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 size comparison

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

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S1
83
you can focus manually
MP count great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
good 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 advice
Nikon 1 S1 Street photography advice
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (197 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography details
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count great (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (305 CIPA)
49
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography info
Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography info
74
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count great (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (305 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than others in class (197g)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography information
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count great (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (305 shots)
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (197g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Nikon 1 S1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IINikon 1 S1
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Nikon 1 S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-06-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 135
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Number of lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/60 seconds
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 397
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $849 $231