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Nikon D800 vs Canon EOS 6D

Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 36.3MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Nikon D800 Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 11pts)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 900shots)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 1000g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D80036.3 MP
✓ +16.1 MP
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D800Full Frame FX CMOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D80035.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D8003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D800Nikon F
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon D800EXPEED 3
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Nikon D80051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D80051 points
✓ +40 pts
Canon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D800Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D8004 fps
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D8001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D800No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D8008-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D800Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D8003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Nikon D8001x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D800Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D800900 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +190 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D8001000 g
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 230g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D800146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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