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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6

Portability
50
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1530g - 158 x 168 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 1D X
  • Renewed by Canon 1D X III
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 1D X II (20MP) and the D6 (21MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 1D X II was released 5 years earlier than the D6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1D X II matches up vs the D6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X II over the Nikon D6

 1D X II D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D X II

 D6 1D X II 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2016Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution2359k1620kClearer display (+739k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D6

 1D X II D6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X II offers outside measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X II and Nikon D6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1D X II compared to the D6.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X II and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X II and D6.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D6 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older 1D X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X II Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X II Street photography factors
Nikon D6 Street photography factors
61
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Sports photography camera
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
max frames per second high (16.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 CIPA)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proofing
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (1,210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X II
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (1,210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X II Vlogging details
Nikon D6 Vlogging details
30
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
touch screen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D X II vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X II and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1D X Mark IINikon D6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D X Mark II Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2016-02-02 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual DIGIC 6+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max boosted ISO 409600 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 61 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 16.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1530 gr (3.37 lbs) 1270 gr (2.80 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 168 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 88 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3207 not tested
Other
Battery life 1210 photographs 3580 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $5,999 $6,496