Nikon D810 vs Canon 6D Mark II

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Nikon D810 vs Canon 6D Mark II

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.3 megapixels
ISO 64 - 12,800

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Nikon D810 advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D810 test data on DxO Mark 6D Mark II test data on DxO Mark

14.8 vs 11.9 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
36.3 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Nikon D810

Less expensive
$1599 vs $2079
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 4.88 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
6.5 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
98 vs 57 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.5 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 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
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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Handles even better than its predecessors; Absolutely spectacular images from the 36-megapixel image sensor; Unusually wide sensitivity range for its resolution; Improved performance and buffer depths; Improved video feature set; Impressive low-light autofocus
Prone to moire and false color with some subjects; No longer available with a low-pass filter; Demands excellent lenses for the best detail; White balance tends warm under tungsten lighting
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Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D810

Canon 5D Mark IV

$2278
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1266
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D800

Nikon D810

Nikon D800

$2278
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
Has anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D800

$1266
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1850
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D800

Compared to Nikon D800E

Nikon D810

Nikon D800E

$2278
35mm

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

$2212
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D800E

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D800E

$1266
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$2212
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D800E

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D810

Nikon D610

$2278
35mm

Longer stills battery life
More cross-type AF points

$1196
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1266
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1196
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Nikon D810

Nikon D750

$2278
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1700
35mm

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D810 vs Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1266
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

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