Nikon D6 vs Nikon D850

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon D6 vs Nikon D850, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and D850 (46MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The D6 was brought out 2 years after the D850 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon D850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D6 scores versus the D850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D6 and Nikon D850. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D6 Gallery and Nikon D850 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D6 offers outside measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Nikon D850 has sizing of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D6 vs Nikon D850 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D6 against the D850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and D850 is 50 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and D850.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D850 to provide you with more detail having its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.