Canon 6D vs Nikon D700
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Updated by Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Later Model is Nikon D800E

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon 6D versus Nikon D700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D700 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

The 6D was released 4 years after the D700 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 6D scores versus the D700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D700. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D700
6D | D700 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | October 2008 | More modern by 53 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 6D
D700 | 6D |
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Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D700
6D | D700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D provides outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D700 has measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 6D versus Nikon D700 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 6D compared to the D700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D700 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D700.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 6D to give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger 6D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D700 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-02-12 | 2008-10-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5+ | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4256 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 250 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lbs) | 1074g (2.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 2340 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1090 shots | 1000 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $1,699 | $2,700 |