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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(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
Nikon D600
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D300S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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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Overview

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).

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The 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 
ReleasedJune 2017November 2012More modern by 57 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer 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 dimensions3.2"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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography features
Nikon D600 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography advice
Nikon D600 Street photography advice
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (40,000)
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Nikon D600 Sports photography information
87
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
70
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D MII
Travel photography with Nikon D600
78
good battery power (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
66
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography advice
Nikon D600 Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization
excellent megapixels (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Nikon D600
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
30
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon 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