• 35mm 858.0mm2
  • 20.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 61.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon D6 advantages over Sigma fp L

  • 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 3.78 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/15 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • 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 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    327680 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sigma fp L advantages over Nikon D6

  • Less expensive
    $2499 vs $6500 (MSRP)
    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
  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 92 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    427g vs 1270g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    61.0 vs 20.8 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5

Nikon D6
Nikon D5
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Built-in GPS
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon D6 vs Nikon D5

Sigma fp L
Nikon D5
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $4893
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D5

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

Compare Nikon D6 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

Sigma fp L
Canon 1DX Mark II
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2999
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 1DX Mark II

Compared to Sigma fp

Nikon D6
Sigma fp
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D6 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L
Sigma fp
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • More pixels
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $1623
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

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

Compare Nikon D6 vs Canon 1DX Mark III

Sigma fp L
Canon 1DX Mark III
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $6499
  • 35mm
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 1DX Mark III

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon D6
Sony A7C
  • $6500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Built-in GPS
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D6 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L
Sony A7C
  • $2499
  • 35mm
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen
  • $1598
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

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