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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D800E front
Portability
54
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(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
Nikon D800E
(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
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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).

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The 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 
ReleasedJune 2017June 2012Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer 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 dimension3.2"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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography factors
Nikon D800E Portrait photography factors
84
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (40,000)
59
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Sports photography camera
87
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography highlights
Nikon D800E Travel photography highlights
78
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D800E as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D MII
Vlogging with Nikon D800E
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
30
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D800E Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D800E
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon 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