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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
87
Overall
81

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(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)
  • 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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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Overview

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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The 6D MII was announced within a month of the D850 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

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 typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Canon 6D MII

 D850 6D MII 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D850

 6D MII D850 
RevealedJune 2017August 2017Similar 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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and D850 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count high (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Nikon D850
77
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)
66
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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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D850 as a Sports photography camera
87
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
82
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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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography advice
Nikon D850 Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
65
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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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography details
Nikon D850 Landscape photography details
85
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)
82
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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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging details
Nikon D850 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
30
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D850
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon 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