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Canon 6D vs Nikon D610

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D610 front
Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(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
  • Renewed by Canon 6D MII
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Photography Glossary

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 6D versus Nikon D610, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D610 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D was unveiled 7 months prior to the D610 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6D matches up versus the D610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D610

 6D D610 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Canon 6D

 D610 6D 
RevealedOctober 2013February 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D610

 6D D610 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D features physical measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D610 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D vs the D610.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D610 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and D610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D610 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Nikon D610 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D610 as a Street photography camera
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
Nikon D610 Sports photography highlights
69
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proof
great battery pack (1,090 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
71
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography advice
Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
61
great battery pack (1,090 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography info
Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery pack (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging info
Nikon D610 Vlogging info
30
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D610
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D610
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Nikon D610
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2013-10-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 support Canon EF Nikon F
Number of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating 82 94
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 14.4
DXO Low light rating 2340 2925
Other
Battery life 1090 pictures 900 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $1,699 $1,600