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Canon 6D vs Nikon D800

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D800 front
Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D810
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 6D versus Nikon D800, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D800 (36MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 6D was released 9 months later than the D800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 6D grades vs the D800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D800

 6D D800 
ReleasedFebruary 2013June 2012Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Canon 6D

 D800 6D 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D800

 6D D800 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D enjoys outer dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D800 has measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Canon 6D versus Nikon D800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 6D compared to the D800.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D800 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and D800.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon D800 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D800 Portrait photography highlights
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography info
Nikon D800 Street photography info
63
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D
Sports photography with Nikon D800
69
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,090 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography advice
Nikon D800 Travel photography advice
61
better than average battery pack (1,090 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
66
weather sealing
MP count amazing (36MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D800 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (1,090 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging details
Nikon D800 Vlogging details
30
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
30
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D800
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D800
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon D800
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2012-06-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 51
Cross focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 900 grams (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 95
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 14.4
DXO Low light score 2340 2853
Other
Battery life 1090 photographs 900 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $1,699 $2,999