Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850
Portability
59 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
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59 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Portability
54 Imaging
77 Features
87 Overall
81
54 Imaging
77 Features
87 Overall
81
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Key Specs
Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Announced June 2017
- Succeeded the Canon 6D
Nikon D850
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Revealed August 2017
- Old Model is Nikon D810
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 6D MII versus Nikon D850, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6D MII matches up against the D850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D850
| 6D MII | D850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon 6D MII
| D850 | 6D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+1319k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D850
| 6D MII | D850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2017 |  | August 2017 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII offers exterior dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII vs the D850.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.
Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and D850.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D850 to resolve extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (40,000)
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Canon 6D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (1,840 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
good battery pack (1,840 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count high (46MP)
heavier than competitors in class (1,015 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 6D MII Landscape photography details
Nikon D850 Landscape photography details
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (1,200 CIPA)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (1,840 per charge)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Nikon D850 Vlogging details
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,015g)
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Specifications
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D850 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2017-06-29 | 2017-08-24 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 7 | Expeed 5 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 46 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 32 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 153 |
| Cross type focus points | 45 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Available lenses | 250 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.75x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.5fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lbs) | 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 85 | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 26.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 2660 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photographs | 1840 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6N | EN-EL15a |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Launch cost | $1,799 | $2,997 |