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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed June 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D2X
  • Renewed by Nikon D3X
Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D6, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and D6 (21MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and D6 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The D2Xs was announced 14 years prior to the D6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D2Xs grades against the D6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon D6

 D2Xs D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D2Xs

 D6 D2Xs 
ReleasedFebruary 2020June 2006More modern by 166 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2359k235kCrisper display (+2124k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D6

 D2Xs D6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Xs comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Nikon D6 has measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the D2Xs versus the D6.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and D6 is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Xs and D6.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D2Xs with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D6 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged D2Xs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D6 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
84
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D2Xs
Street photography with Nikon D6
50
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
62
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography highlights
Nikon D6 Sports photography highlights
53
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (3,580 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D2Xs
Travel photography with Nikon D6
43
environment sealing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
good battery life (3,580 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D6 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
max ISO too low (800)
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (3,580 CIPA)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging info
Nikon D6 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
30
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D6
 Nikon D2XsNikon D6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D2Xs Nikon D6
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2006-06-01 2020-02-11
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 3280000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 105
Cross type focus points - 105
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon F
Number of lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 235k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.72x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 1270g (2.80 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 489 not tested
Other
Battery life - 3580 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual XQD/CFexpress slots
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $3,999 $6,496