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Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D7500

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon F-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 950shots)
Nikon D7500 Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.9MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (8fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (8fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (8fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (720g vs 770g)
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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 D750020.9 MP
✓ +0.7 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D7500APS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Nikon D750023.5 × 15.6 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D75003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Nikon D7500Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Nikon D7500EXPEED 5
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 D750051-Point Multi-CAM 3500 II AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Nikon D750051 points
✓ +40 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D7500Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D75008 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D75008 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon D75008 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D75001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D7500No 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 D75004K30 Cropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D75004K30 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D75008-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D7500Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D75003.5mm 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 D7500Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Nikon D7500Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +140 shots
Nikon D7500950 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
Nikon D7500720 g
✓ 50g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Nikon D7500135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5 mm
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