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Canon RP vs Nikon D6

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
Photography Glossary

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon RP vs Nikon D6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and D6 (21MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was unveiled 12 months before the D6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RP grades versus the D6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon D6

 RP D6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Canon RP

 D6 RP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2019More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1040kClearer screen (+1319k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon D6

 RP D6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP features physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the RP compared to the D6.

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and D6 is 70 and 50 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and D6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon RP to give you more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography details
Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
84
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography information
Nikon D6 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography details
Nikon D6 Sports photography details
69
megapixel count high (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 per charge)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (3,580 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography factors
Nikon D6 Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
low battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery power (3,580 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (21MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon RP
Landscape photography with Nikon D6
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery (250 CIPA)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (3,580 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging features
Nikon D6 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
30
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon D6
 Canon EOS RPNikon D6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS RP Nikon D6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2019-02-14 2020-02-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 40000 102400
Max boosted ISO 102400 3280000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 4779 105
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon F
Total lenses 17 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.72x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 1270g (2.80 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 3580 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $999 $6,496