Nikon P1000 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon P1000 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Nikon P1000 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Higher max flash sync
1/4000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon P1000

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)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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
Thinner
49 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
347k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

$339
1/2 inch

Slower slow-motion
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm HS50EXR

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$339
1/2 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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Compared to Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon P900

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon P1000

Sony A6400

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon P1000

Sony A6100

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$673
APS-C

Larger sensor
Less expensive

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

Compared to Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P950

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon P950

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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