Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon M6 and Nikon 1 J4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M6 was manufactured 2 years later than the 1 J4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the M6 scores against the 1 J4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 and Nikon 1 J4. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J4 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M6 vs the 1 J4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and 1 J4 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and 1 J4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M6 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M6 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern M6 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.