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Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Replaced the Canon R6
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon R6 II versus Nikon 1 V2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R6 II (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The R6 II was brought out 10 years after the 1 V2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R6 II matches up vs the 1 V2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon 1 V2

 R6 II 1 V2 
RevealedNovember 2022October 2012Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R6 II

 1 V2 R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon 1 V2

 R6 II 1 V2 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II features physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V2 has measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R6 II compared to the 1 V2.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and 1 V2 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and 1 V2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R6 II will provide you with more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern R6 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography details
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography details
86
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography information
Nikon 1 V2 Street photography information
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
63
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Sports photography highlights
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (360 shots)
63
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (360 per charge)
62
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography factors
Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 shots)
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
29
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon 1 V2
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon 1 V2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2012-10-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 102400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 4897 73
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon 1
Total lenses 35 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 278 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 403
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,499 $599