Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3
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Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced February 2015
- Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Succeeded the Canon 700D
- Later Model is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Released March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2

Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon T6i and Nikon 1 V3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T6i (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the T6i (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The T6i was unveiled 11 months after the 1 V3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T6i grades versus the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T6i and Nikon 1 V3. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6i Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Nikon 1 V3
T6i | 1 V3 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon T6i
1 V3 | T6i |
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Common features in the Canon T6i and Nikon 1 V3
T6i | 1 V3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon T6i offers outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).
Examine the Canon T6i and Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T6i against the 1 V3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T6i and 1 V3 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T6i and 1 V3.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T6i with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon T6i will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger T6i will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6i vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon 1 V3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | Nikon 1 V3 |
Also called | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-03-13 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 4A |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5232 x 3488 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 19 | 171 |
Cross type focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 13 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) | 381 grams (0.84 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 919 | 384 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 310 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL20a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $749 | $997 |