Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800

Here is a complete review of the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D800 (36MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was announced 5 years later than the D800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 6D MII matches up vs the D800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Nikon D800. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Nikon D800 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon D800 has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 6D MII vs the D800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and D800 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and D800.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D800 to result in more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.