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Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
84
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
49
Features
62
Overall
54

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Renewed by Canon M6 MII
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 J5
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Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Nikon 1 J4

 M6 1 J4 
IntroducedFebruary 2017April 2014More recent by 35 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon M6

 1 J4 M6 

Common features in the Canon M6 and Nikon 1 J4

 M6 1 J4 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison

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

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
56
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography details
Nikon 1 J4 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others (232g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Nikon 1 J4
67
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 CIPA)
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Travel photography info
80
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (295 per charge)
69
lighter than others (232g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J4
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (295 shots)
56
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (232 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS M6Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS M6 Nikon 1 J4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2014-04-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Nikon 1
Total lenses 23 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $679 $600