Nikon A1000 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon A1000 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon A1000 Review.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Nikon A1000 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Less expensive
$477* vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon A1000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer video battery life
80 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

305 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Nikon A1000.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M6 Mark II Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS70

$477
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS70

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic ZS70

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Nikon A1000

Canon SX740 HS

$477
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Touchscreen

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Canon SX740 HS

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SX740 HS

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon SX740 HS

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon A1000

Sony A6400

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic ZS80

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic ZS80

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon A1000

Sony A6100

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon A1000 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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