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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Older Model is Canon 6D
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D MII and Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and Df (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The 6D MII was brought out 3 years after the Df which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6D MII matches up against the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon Df

 6D MII Df 
ReleasedJune 2017December 2013Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 6D MII

 Df 6D MII 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon Df

 6D MII Df 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Canon 6D MII and Nikon Df in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 6D MII vs the Df.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and Df.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 6D MII to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography details
Nikon Df Portrait photography details
84
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Street photography camera
Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (40,000)
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography details
Nikon Df Sports photography details
87
has image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (1,400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
78
good battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
60
great battery power (1,400 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging information
Nikon Df Vlogging information
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon Df
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon Df
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2013-12-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3280
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 39
Cross type focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 760g (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 89
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 2862 3279
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 1400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,799 $2,747