Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J3

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M6 and Nikon 1 J3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The M6 was revealed 3 years after the 1 J3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M6 grades versus the 1 J3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 and Nikon 1 J3. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has physical measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 versus the 1 J3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and 1 J3 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and 1 J3.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M6 will result in greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent M6 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.