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Canon 6D vs Nikon D750

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 6D versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D750 (24MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The 6D was released 19 months prior to the D750 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6D grades against the D750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D750

 6D D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 6D

 D750 6D 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2013Fresher by 19 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D750

 6D D750 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D has outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon D750 has dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 6D and the D750.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D750 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and D750.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D750 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older 6D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography factors
Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography factors
Nikon D750 Street photography factors
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Nikon D750
69
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.5 frames/s)
no image stabilization
78
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 6D
Travel photography with Nikon D750
61
better than average battery life (1,090 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
good battery power (1,230 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography details
Nikon D750 Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging factors
Nikon D750 Vlogging factors
30
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D750
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon D750
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 51
Cross focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 6.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 840g (1.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 93
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 14.5
DXO Low light score 2340 2956
Other
Battery life 1090 images 1230 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $1,699 $2,000