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Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon 1 V2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Renewed by Canon R6 II
Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 V3
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Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R6 and Nikon 1 V2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and 1 V2 (14MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and 1 V2 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The R6 was revealed 7 years after the 1 V2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the R6 matches up against the 1 V2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon 1 V2

 R6 1 V2 
AnnouncedJuly 2020October 2012Newer by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Canon R6

 1 V2 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon 1 V2

 R6 1 V2 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 features outer dimensions 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 dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 and Nikon 1 V2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R6 and the 1 V2.

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 and 1 V2 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and 1 V2.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R6 will offer more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher R6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography features
84
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 as a Street photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
63
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
63
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
62
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 V2 as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
29
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Canon R6 vs Nikon 1 V2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon 1 V2
 Canon EOS R6Nikon 1 V2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Nikon 1 V2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2012-10-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Expeed 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 102400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 6072 73
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon 1
Available lenses 17 13
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 278 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 403
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 310 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL21
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,499 $599