Canon 6D vs Nikon D90

In this article, we are looking at the Canon 6D and Nikon D90, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and D90 (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and D90 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The 6D was released 4 years after the D90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 6D scores vs the D90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D and Nikon D90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D comes with outside 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) while the Nikon D90 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Canon 6D and Nikon D90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D and the D90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and D90 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and D90.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 6D will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 6D provides an advantage in sensor tech.