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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
78
Overall
75

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon D5
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and D810 (36MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D6 was launched 5 years later than the D810 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the D6 grades versus the D810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon D810

 D6 D810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2014Fresher by 69 months
Screen resolution2359k1229kCrisper screen (+1130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon D6

 D810 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Nikon D810

 D6 D810 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D6 has got exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810 has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D6 vs the D810.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and D810 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and D810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D810 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D810 Portrait photography advice
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D6
Street photography with Nikon D810
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography advice
Nikon D810 Sports photography advice
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (3,580 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography information
Nikon D810 Travel photography information
68
great battery power (3,580 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
great battery (1,200 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D6
Landscape photography with Nikon D810
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (3,580 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D810 as a Vlogging camera
30
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
28
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Nikon D810
 Nikon D6Nikon D810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon D6 Nikon D810
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-11 2014-06-26
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3280000 51200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 105 51
Cross focus points 105 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,359 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270 gr (2.80 lb) 980 gr (2.16 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 3580 images 1200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at launch $6,496 $1,999