Canon 6D vs Nikon D750
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Nikon D750. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Nikon D750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D750
6D | D750 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 6D
D750 | 6D | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D750
6D | D750 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon 6D versus Nikon D750 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 6D vs Nikon D750 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D | Nikon D750 | |
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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 |