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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon D4
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 16.2MP Nikon F-mount body.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 16.2MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 1340g)
Nikon D4 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2600shots vs 1200shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +10 MPNikon D416.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D4Full Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D436.0 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D43:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Nikon D4Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
Nikon D4EXPEED 3
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Nikon D451-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
Nikon D451 points
✓ +6 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D4Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D411 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D411 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D411 fps
✓ +4.5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D41/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Nikon D4No Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Nikon D41080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D41080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon D48-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D4Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D43.5mm 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 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Nikon D41x XQD + 1x CompactFlash
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Nikon D4Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
Nikon D42600 shots
✓ +1400 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 575g LighterNikon D41340 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Nikon D4160.0 × 156.5 × 90.5 mm
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