Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Launched February 2013
- Replacement is Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D5200
- Refreshed by Nikon D5500
Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 6D and Nikon D5300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 6D (Full frame) and D5300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 6D was introduced 12 months before the D5300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 6D scores versus the D5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D5300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D Gallery and Nikon D5300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D5300
6D | D5300 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon 6D
D5300 | 6D | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D5300
6D | D5300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D has got external dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5300 has dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Canon 6D and Nikon D5300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D against the D5300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D5300 is 59 and 68 respectively.
Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and D5300.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6D using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5300 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 6D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D5300 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D5300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D5300 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-02-12 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5+ | Expeed 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 39 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Amount of lenses | 250 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 480g (1.06 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | 1338 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 pictures | 600 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,699 | $429 |