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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon 6D
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon 6D MII versus Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D810A (36MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was launched 2 years after the D810A which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6D MII grades against the D810A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D810A

 6D MII D810A 
ReleasedJune 2017February 2015Newer by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 6D MII

 D810A 6D MII 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D810A

 6D MII D810A 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII enjoys physical measurements 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 D810A has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 6D MII versus Nikon D810A in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 6D MII versus the D810A.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and D810A.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D810A to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer 6D MII should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D MII
Portrait photography with Nikon D810A
85
manual focus
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
MP count great (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Nikon D810A
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (40,000)
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography features
Nikon D810A Sports photography features
87
built in image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (1,200 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count great (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography info
Nikon D810A Travel photography info
78
good battery (1,200 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
69
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
MP count great (36MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography factors
Nikon D810A Landscape photography factors
85
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good battery (1,200 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count great (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging details
Nikon D810A Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
30
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon D810A
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D810A
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-06-29 2015-02-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 40000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 880g (1.94 lb)
Physical 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2862 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 photos 1200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $1,799 $3,800