• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Canon 6D advantages over Nikon D6

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly

Nikon D6 advantages over Canon 6D

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More cross-type AF points
    99 vs 1
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Newer
    5 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    590k vs 348k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • More AF points
    153 vs 11
    More AF points improve autofocus
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    327680 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in GPS
    Both provide
    Geotag your photos
  • 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
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Both provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent image quality on par to more expensive full-frame DSLRs (including the 5D Mark III); Responsive all-around performer; Superior HD video-shooting chops; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features, Built-in GPS and geotagging.

  • Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; No external headphone jack; Rather basic 11-point autofocus system; Mediocre burst speed.

  • Read our Canon 6D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 6D
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 5D Mark III

Nikon D6
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $2079
  • 35mm
  • Lighter weight

Compare Nikon D6 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D
Nikon D610
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D610

Nikon D6
Nikon D610
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1198
  • 35mm
  • Internal flash
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon D6 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D
Canon 7D Mark II
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1597
  • APS-C
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Nikon D6
Canon 7D Mark II
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1597
  • APS-C
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon D6 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D600

Canon 6D
Nikon D600
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

Nikon D6
Nikon D600
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1900
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon D6 vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D
Nikon D750
  • $1699
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D750

Nikon D6
Nikon D750
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $1700
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

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