• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400
  • 4/3 226.2mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D6 advantages over Olympus E-P7

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.45 vs 3.36 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer video battery life
    110 vs 80 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher-res screen
    590k vs 346k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    327680 vs 25600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-P7 advantages over Nikon D6

  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    38 mm vs 92 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    337g vs 1270g
    Lighter weight
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D6
Nikon D4S
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $5399
  • 35mm
Olympus E-P7
Nikon D4S
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D6
Nikon D5
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $4898
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
Olympus E-P7
Nikon D5
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4898
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D6
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Slow-motion videos
Olympus E-P7
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Canon 1DX Mark III

Nikon D6
Canon 1DX Mark III
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Longer exposure
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
Olympus E-P7
Canon 1DX Mark III
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Nikon D780

Nikon D6
Nikon D780
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $1830
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
Olympus E-P7
Nikon D780
  • $0
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1830
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
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