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Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon D810A front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A 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
  • Newer Model is Canon 6D MII
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2015
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D810A (36MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The 6D was launched 24 months earlier than the D810A making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 6D matches up vs the D810A with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon D810A

 6D D810A 

Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 6D

 D810A 6D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2013Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon D810A

 6D D810A 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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 D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 6D vs the D810A.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D810A is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and D810A.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D810A to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 6D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810A Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography info
Nikon D810A Street photography info
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography details
Nikon D810A Sports photography details
69
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography factors
Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
61
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
amazing megapixels (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 6D
Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging info
Nikon D810A Vlogging info
30
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D vs Nikon D810A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon D810A
 Canon EOS 6DNikon D810A
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon D810A
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-02-12 2015-02-10
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 surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 51
Cross focus points 1 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lb) 880 gr (1.94 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 All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2340 not tested
Other
Battery life 1090 photographs 1200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $1,699 $3,800