Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D700
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
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- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Launched June 2017
- Succeeded the Canon 6D
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Launched October 2008
- Replacement is Nikon D800E
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D700 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 6D MII was announced 8 years after the D700 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 6D MII scores versus the D700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D700
| 6D MII | D700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2017 |  | October 2008 | More modern by 107 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 6D MII
| D700 | 6D MII |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D700
| 6D MII | D700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII has outside measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon D700 has sizing of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII vs the D700.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and D700.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 6D MII to give you more detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D700 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D700 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2008-10-07 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4256 x 2832 |
| Highest native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.72x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 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 | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 gr (1.69 pounds) | 1074 gr (2.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 85 | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 2303 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 pictures | 1000 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL3e |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $1,799 | $2,700 |