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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6

Portability
50
Imaging
48
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 1D MIII
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon 1D MII N versus Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and D6 (21MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and D6 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MII N was unveiled 15 years prior to the D6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1D MII N matches up against the D6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Nikon D6

 1D MII N D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D MII N

 D6 1D MII N 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2005More recent by 176 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D6

 1D MII N D6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N provides outside dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has proportions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1D MII N vs the D6.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII N and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MII N and D6.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1D MII N with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D6 will give you greater detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older 1D MII N is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
84
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography info
Nikon D6 Street photography info
45
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,565g)
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D MII N
Sports photography with Nikon D6
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography info
Nikon D6 Travel photography info
29
heavier than competition (1,565g)
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D MII N
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW files
has double storage slots
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Vlogging advice
Nikon D6 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
30
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII N vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NNikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2005-08-22 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3504 x 2336 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max boosted ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings External Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565g (3.45 lb) 1270g (2.80 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 975 not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots 2 2
Launch cost $5,900 $6,496