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Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D300S
  • Replacement is Nikon D610
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 6D vs Nikon D600, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D600 (24MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D was announced 4 months after the D600 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 6D grades against the D600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D600

 6D D600 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon 6D

 D600 6D 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D600

 6D D600 
RevealedFebruary 2013November 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 6D comes with physical 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 D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6D compared to the D600.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D600 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and D600.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D600 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 6D
Portrait photography with Nikon D600
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography info
Nikon D600 Sports photography info
69
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
great battery power (1,090 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
70
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Nikon D600 Travel photography information
61
great battery power (1,090 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Nikon D600
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery power (1,090 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging factors
Nikon D600 Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D600
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Nikon D600
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-12 2012-11-13
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 5.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 94
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 14.2
DXO Low light rating 2340 2980
Other
Battery life 1090 images 900 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $1,699 $1,900