Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J2

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and 1 J2 (10MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and 1 J2 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The M6 was launched 4 years later than the 1 J2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M6 grades against the 1 J2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 & Nikon 1 J2. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Nikon 1 J2 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J2 has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M6 and the 1 J2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and 1 J2 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and 1 J2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer M6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.