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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is very similar but the 6D MII (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 6D MII was revealed 4 years after the D7100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6D MII scores against the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D7100

 6D MII D7100 
RevealedJune 2017April 2013More modern by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 6D MII

 D7100 6D MII 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D7100

 6D MII D7100 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII features physical 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 D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D MII compared to the D7100.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and D7100.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D MII will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer 6D MII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Nikon D7100
84
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Street photography highlights
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (40,000)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
87
has image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography features
Nikon D7100 Travel photography features
78
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
30
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon D7100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 40000 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lb) 765 gr (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 83
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.7
DXO Low light score 2862 1256
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 950 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $1,799 $800