Canon 6D vs Nikon D5200

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 6D versus Nikon D5200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D5200 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the 6D (Full frame) and D5200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The 6D was launched 3 months prior to the D5200 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6D matches up versus the D5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D5200. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D5200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D provides outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D5200 has proportions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 6D versus Nikon D5200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D versus the D5200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D5200 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D5200.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5200 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.