Nikon Z6 vs Canon 1DX Mark III

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Nikon Z6 vs Canon 1DX Mark III

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

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Canon 1DX Mark III

Less expensive
$1899 vs $6499*
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
More pixels
24.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Canon 1DX Mark III advantages over Nikon Z6

Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
More info

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

2850 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 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
20.0 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
819200 vs 204800 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
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 Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

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 Nikon D5

Nikon Z6

Nikon D5

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$4943
35mm

Fast startup
Longer video battery life

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D5

Canon 1DX Mark III

Nikon D5

$6499
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in Bluetooth

$4943
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Nikon D5

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1898
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Canon 1DX Mark III

Sony A7 III

$6499
35mm

Lens selection
Built-in GPS

$1898
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Canon 1DX Mark III

Nikon Z7

$6499
35mm

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

$2147
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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Compared to 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

Canon 1DX Mark III

Canon EOS R

$6499
35mm

Bigger pixels
Built-in GPS

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 1DX Mark III vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Nikon D6

Nikon Z6

Nikon D6

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6500
35mm

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon D6

Canon 1DX Mark III

Nikon D6

$6499
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
On-sensor phase detect

$6500
35mm

Longer exposure

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