Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Released June 2017
- Succeeded the Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Released November 2012
- Superseded the Nikon D300S
- New Model is Nikon D610
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the D600 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (Full frame).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6D MII was released 4 years after the D600 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6D MII grades against the D600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D600
| 6D MII | D600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2017 |  | November 2012 | More modern by 57 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 6D MII
| D600 | 6D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D600
| 6D MII | D600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII enjoys physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D600 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6D MII vs the D600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and D600 is 59 and 56 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and D600.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 6D MII to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D600 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2017-06-29 | 2012-11-13 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Max native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 39 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per second | 5.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 850 grams (1.87 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | 94 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 2980 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 shots | 900 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Pricing at release | $1,799 | $1,900 |