Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V1

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R6 versus Nikon 1 V1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and 1 V1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was brought out 8 years later than the 1 V1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer 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 diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R6 matches up against the 1 V1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R6 & Nikon 1 V1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery & Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.

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.