Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V1

Here, we are reviewing the Canon T6i versus Nikon 1 V1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and 1 V1 (10MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and 1 V1 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The T6i was announced 3 years after the 1 V1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the T6i grades against the 1 V1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i & Nikon 1 V1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery & Nikon 1 V1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6i comes with outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V1 has dimensions of 113mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the T6i versus the 1 V1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and 1 V1 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6i and 1 V1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T6i having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon T6i will resolve more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern T6i should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.