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Canon 6D vs Nikon D780

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 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
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Canon 6D MII
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 6D versus Nikon D780, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the D780 (25MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D was launched 7 years before the D780 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6D grades versus the D780 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D780

 6D D780 

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon 6D

 D780 6D 
RevealedJanuary 2020February 2013Newer by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1040kCrisper screen (+1319k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D780

 6D D780 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D offers outer measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Nikon D780 has dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D versus Nikon D780 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D and the D780.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and D780 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and D780.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D780 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Nikon D780 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography features
Nikon D780 Street photography features
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
71
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography info
Nikon D780 Sports photography info
69
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
good battery (1,090 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (2,260 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography factors
Nikon D780 Travel photography factors
61
good battery (1,090 per charge)
environment proofing
good MP (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (2,260 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count high (25MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Nikon D780
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (2,260 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Nikon D780
30
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D780
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D780
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Nikon D780
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-02-12 2020-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 51
Cross type focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lb) 840g (1.85 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 images 2260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Price at release $1,699 $2,297