Canon T6 vs Nikon 1 S2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon T6 versus Nikon 1 S2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The T6 was brought out 22 months after the 1 S2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T6 grades against the 1 S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS T6 and Nikon 1 S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T6 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6 has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon T6 versus Nikon 1 S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the T6 and the 1 S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6 and 1 S2 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and 1 S2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon T6 will render greater detail having its extra 3.8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher T6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.