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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Z6 II (25MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Z6 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was announced 12 years prior to the Z6 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the Z6 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon Z6 II

 SX1 IS Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon SX1 IS

 Z6 II SX1 IS 
AnnouncedOctober 2020March 2009Fresher by 140 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon Z6 II

 SX1 IS Z6 II 
Manual focus More exact focus

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS and the Z6 II.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Z6 II is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Z6 II.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide more detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Nikon Z6 II Street photography info
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
not so great battery (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
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has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-27 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 273
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 705 grams (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $600 $1,997