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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon 6D
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D6 (21MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was launched 3 years earlier than the D6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 6D MII grades versus the D6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D6

 6D MII D6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon 6D MII

 D6 6D MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2017Newer by 31 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1040kClearer screen (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D6

 6D MII D6 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D6 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D MII versus the D6.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and D6 is 59 and 50 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and D6.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 6D MII to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6D MII is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography features
Nikon D6 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Nikon D6
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (40,000)
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography highlights
Nikon D6 Sports photography highlights
87
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography advice
Nikon D6 Travel photography advice
78
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (21MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography details
Nikon D6 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging advice
Nikon D6 Vlogging advice
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
30
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon D6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D6
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2020-02-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 40000 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 3280000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 105
Cross focus points 45 105
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,359k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.72x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 1270 gr (2.80 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 3580 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $1,799 $6,496