Canon M6 vs Nikon 1 S2

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon M6 versus Nikon 1 S2, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 was announced 2 years after the 1 S2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M6 scores against the 1 S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 & Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 offers exterior dimensions 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 S2 has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 and the 1 S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and 1 S2 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and 1 S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M6 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon M6 will give more detail with its extra 9.8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.