Canon M6 MII vs Nikon 1 S2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The M6 MII was launched 5 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M6 MII matches up against the 1 S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon 1 S2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII comes with physical dimensions 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 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon 1 S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII and the 1 S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and 1 S2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and 1 S2.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon M6 MII will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 18.8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger M6 MII will have an advantage in sensor technology.