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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon D780
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 24.5MP Nikon F-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 24.5MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 840g)
Nikon D780 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (2260shots 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
✓ +1.7 MPNikon D78024.5 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D780Full Frame FX BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Nikon D78035.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D7803:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Nikon D780Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
Nikon D780EXPEED 6
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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 D78051-Point OVF AF + 273-Point Live View Phase AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
Nikon D78051 points
✓ +6 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D780Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon D78012 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D7801/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Nikon D780No 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 D7804K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D7804K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon D78010-bit N-Log via HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D780Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm 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 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Nikon D780Dual SD UHS-II Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Nikon D780Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
Nikon D7802260 shots
✓ +1060 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 75g LighterNikon D780840 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Nikon D780143.5 × 115.5 × 76.0 mm
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