Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 J3

Lets look closer at the Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 J3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and 1 J3 (14MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and 1 J3 (1") offer different sensor size.

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The T6i was brought out 15 months after the 1 J3 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T6i grades versus the 1 J3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon 1 J3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery and Nikon 1 J3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon T6i enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 J3 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 J3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the T6i against the 1 J3.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and 1 J3 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and 1 J3.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T6i featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T6i will give you more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern T6i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.