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Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D4S

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 16.2MP Nikon F-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.2MP vs 16.2MP)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 1350g)
Nikon D4S Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (3020shots 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
✓ +4 MP
Nikon D4S16.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D4SFull Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Nikon D4S36.0 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D4S3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Nikon D4SNikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Nikon D4SEXPEED 4
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 D4S51-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Nikon D4S51 points
✓ +40 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D4SDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D4S11 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D4S1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D4SNo 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 6D1080p30 FHD
Nikon D4S1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D4S1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D4S8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D4SFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D4S3.5mm 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 D4S1x XQD + 1x CompactFlash
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Nikon D4SOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
Nikon D4S3020 shots
✓ +1930 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 580g Lighter
Nikon D4S1350 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Nikon D4S160.0 × 156.5 × 90.5 mm
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