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Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D780

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 24.5MP Nikon F-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 840g)
Nikon D780 Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (24.5MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2260shots vs 1090shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
Nikon D78024.5 MP
✓ +4.3 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D780Full Frame FX BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Nikon D78035.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D7803:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Nikon D780Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Nikon D780EXPEED 6
02

Autofocus & Shooting Speed

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

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Nikon D78051-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Nikon D78051 points
✓ +40 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D780Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +7.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +7.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +7.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D7801/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D780No Internal IBIS
03

Video Capabilities

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

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D78010-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D780Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D7803.5mm 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
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Nikon D780Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Nikon D780Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
Nikon D7802260 shots
✓ +1170 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 70g Lighter
Nikon D780840 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Nikon D780143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm
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