Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Introduced June 2017
- Older Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released June 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D700
Photography Glossary Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D800E, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D800E (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 6D MII was announced 5 years after the D800E which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6D MII matches up against the D800E when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D800E
| 6D MII | D800E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2017 |  | June 2012 | Newer by 62 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Canon 6D MII
| D800E | 6D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D800E
| 6D MII | D800E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII features 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) and the Nikon D800E has proportions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D MII compared to the D800E.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and D800E is 59 and 54 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and D800E.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D800E to produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger 6D MII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D800E | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D800E |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2017-06-29 | 2012-06-11 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.5fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 640 x 424 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lb) | 900 gr (1.98 lb) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | 96 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 25.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 2979 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 pictures | 900 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Cost at release | $1,799 | $2,389 |
