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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
38
Overall
43
Canon EOS-1D Mark II front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D MII
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Released June 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 1D
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MII N
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D5
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and D6 (21MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and D6 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The 1D MII was brought out 16 years before the D6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1D MII scores against the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII over the Nikon D6

 1D MII D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D MII

 D6 1D MII 
ReleasedFebruary 2020June 2004Fresher by 190 months
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k230kCrisper display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII and Nikon D6

 1D MII D6 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MII offers external 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 dimensions 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MII and the D6.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1D MII and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII and D6.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D6 will resolve extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 1D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MII Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
84
has manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII Street photography information
Nikon D6 Street photography information
45
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
62
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII Sports photography details
Nikon D6 Sports photography details
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
29
more heavy than others (1,565 grams)
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D6 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (8MP)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII Vlogging features
Nikon D6 Vlogging features
9
no video
30
touch screen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1D MII vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IINikon D6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark II Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2004-06-14 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 pounds) 1270g (2.80 pounds)
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 Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1003 not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $6,500 $6,496