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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6

Portability
50
Imaging
59
Features
45
Overall
53
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 1Ds MII
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Announced October 2005
  • Succeeded the Canon 1Ds
  • Successor is Canon 1Ds MIII
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1Ds MII (17MP) and the D6 (21MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 1Ds MII was unveiled 15 years prior to the D6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 1Ds MII grades against the D6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1Ds MII over the Nikon D6

 1Ds MII D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 1Ds MII

 D6 1Ds MII 
IntroducedFebruary 2020October 2005More modern by 174 months
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution2359k230kClearer display (+2129k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D6

 1Ds MII D6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 1Ds MII features external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has specifications of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1Ds MII vs the D6.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1Ds MII and D6 is 50 and 50 respectively.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1Ds MII and D6.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D6 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 1Ds MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Portrait photography features
Nikon D6 Portrait photography features
67
has manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Street photography camera
51
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (1,565 grams)
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Sports photography advice
Nikon D6 Sports photography advice
60
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proofing
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
heavier than average (1,565g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (3,580 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D6 Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (3,580 shots)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1Ds MII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D6 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 1Ds MII vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1Ds MII and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IINikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Nikon D6
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-10-11 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4992 x 3328 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lb) 1270 grams (2.80 lb)
Physical 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 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1480 not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 photos
Battery style - 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 Two Two
Launch price $12,000 $6,496