Canon 1D vs Nikon D6
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon D5
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D & Nikon D6. The full galleries are available at Canon 1D Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Nikon D6
| 1D | D6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1D
| D6 | 1D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | December 2001 | Newer by 221 months |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 120k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.
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.
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Canon 1D vs Nikon D6 Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D | Nikon 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 |