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Canon 6D vs Nikon Df

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
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Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon 6D vs Nikon Df, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and Df (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 6D was unveiled 10 months prior to the Df which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6D scores against the Df in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Nikon Df

 6D Df 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Canon 6D

 Df 6D 
RevealedDecember 2013February 2013Newer by 10 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 6D and Nikon Df

 6D Df 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 6D provides physical dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon Df has specifications of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 6D against the Df.

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and Df is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D and Df.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 6D to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography info
Nikon Df Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography details
Nikon Df Street photography details
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D Sports photography highlights
Nikon Df Sports photography highlights
69
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
great battery (1,090 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,400 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography info
Nikon Df Travel photography info
61
great battery (1,090 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (1,400 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D Vlogging features
Nikon Df Vlogging features
30
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 6D vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Nikon Df
 Canon EOS 6DNikon Df
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 6D Nikon Df
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-02-12 2013-12-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Expeed 3
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 39
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Nikon F
Total lenses 250 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 89
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 13.1
DXO Low light score 2340 3279
Other
Battery life 1090 photos 1400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,699 $2,747