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Canon 1D vs Nikon D6

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

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2001
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MII
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon 1D and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and D6 (21MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and D6 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The 1D was revealed 19 years before the D6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1D scores versus the D6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D6

 1D D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D

 D6 1D 
ReleasedFebruary 2020December 2001Newer by 221 months
Display dimension3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k120kClearer display (+2239k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D and Nikon D6

 1D D6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D offers outer dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has proportions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 1D against the D6.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 size comparison

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

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D and D6.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon D6 will offer extra detail because of its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 1D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (4MP)
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography info
Nikon D6 Street photography info
48
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,585 grams)
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D6 Sports photography highlights
50
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,580 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 1D
Travel photography with Nikon D6
38
environment proof
more heavy than competitors (1,585g)
sensor resolution low (4MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D6 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,580 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging details
Nikon D6 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
30
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1DNikon D6
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS-1D Nikon D6
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-12-13 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD 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 4 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1648 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1.3 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 120 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.72x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585g (3.49 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $4,899 $6,496