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Canon 6D vs Nikon D700

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D700 front
Portability
54
Imaging
56
Features
56
Overall
56

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(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
Nikon D700
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D700

 6D D700 
ReleasedFebruary 2013October 2008More modern by 53 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 6D

 D700 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D700

 6D D700 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 size comparison

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

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D700 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
63
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography highlights
Nikon D700 Street photography highlights
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
52
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,074g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D700 as a Sports photography camera
69
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery (1,090 shots)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
good battery (1,000 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D
Travel photography with Nikon D700
61
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
52
good battery (1,000 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (1,074g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography features
Nikon D700 Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (1,000 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging information
Nikon D700 Vlogging information
30
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D700
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D700
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