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Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 6D and Nikon D7100, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is very close but the 6D (Full frame) and D7100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was revealed 2 months before the D7100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 6D matches up vs the D7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D7100

 6D D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 6D

 D7100 6D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D7100

 6D D7100 
RevealedFebruary 2013April 2013Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 6D features physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D7100 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D and the D7100.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and D7100 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 6D using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D7100 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography information
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D
Street photography with Nikon D7100
63
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
lack of image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography information
Nikon D7100 Travel photography information
61
good battery (1,090 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
66
weather proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,090 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
30
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
30
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7100
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-02-12 2013-04-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 51
Cross type focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
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, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 765 grams (1.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 13.7
DXO Low light rating 2340 1256
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 950 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $1,699 $800