Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V1

Below, we are analyzing the Canon R6 versus Nikon 1 V1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and 1 V1 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was released 8 years later than the 1 V1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the R6 matches up vs the 1 V1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 comes with physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has proportions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the R6 and the 1 V1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and 1 V1 is 61 and 84 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and 1 V1.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon R6 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer R6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.