Nikon J5 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon J5 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.8 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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

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Differences

Nikon J5 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Less expensive
$497 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1200 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
31 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
345g vs 538g
Lighter weight
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
59.4 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
59.4 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon J5

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 2.37 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/60 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
32.5 vs 20.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Photographer-friendly controls; Impressive dynamic range for its class; Very fast hybrid autofocus; Fast high-speed shooting capabilities; Tilting touchscreen display.
No hot shoe or viewfinder; Aggressive noise reduction, even at base ISO; 4K video is limited to 15fps.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon J3

Nikon J5

Nikon J3

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$617
1 inch

Bigger pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J3

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon J3

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$617
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Thinner

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Compared to Samsung NX Mini

Nikon J5

Samsung NX Mini

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
On-sensor phase detect

$600
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

Compare Nikon J5 vs Samsung NX Mini

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Samsung NX Mini

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$600
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

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Compared to Nikon J4

Nikon J5

Nikon J4

$497
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

$350
1 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon J5 vs Nikon J4

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon J4

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$350
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon J4

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon J5

Sony A6400

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon J5 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon J5

Sony A6100

$497
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon J5 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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