Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z6

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Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon Z6

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon 1DX Mark II advantages over Nikon Z6

Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1210 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.1 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 35 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 204800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon Z6 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark II

Less expensive
$1899 vs $2999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.5 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially from RAWs; Fantastic high ISO performance; Fast autofocus with great tracking performance; 14fps burst rate; Amazing buffer capacity; 4K 60p video; Robust build quality.
Very heavy, bulky and expensive; Dual memory card slots use different formats; 29:59 continuous video recording limit; Touchscreen feels underutilized.
Read our Canon 1DX Mark II Review

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon EOS-1D C

$2999
35mm

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$6989
35mm

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS-1D C

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6989
35mm

Bigger pixels
Dual card slots

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D4S

$2999
35mm

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D4S

Nikon Z6

Nikon D4S

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$5399
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D5

$2999
35mm

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$4911
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Nikon D5

Nikon Z6

Nikon D5

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$4911
35mm

Fast startup
Longer video battery life

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D5

Compared to Sony A7 III

Canon 1DX Mark II

Sony A7 III

$2999
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1865
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon EOS R

$2999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark II vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

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