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Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon Z30

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

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 330shots)
Nikon Z30 Advantages6 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.9MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (209pts vs 11pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (11fps vs 4.5fps)
  • ✓Lighter Body (405g 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 Z3020.9 MP
✓ +0.7 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Nikon Z30APS-C DX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Nikon Z3023.5 × 15.7 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z303:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Nikon Z30Nikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Nikon Z30EXPEED 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 Z30209-Point Hybrid AF with Eye AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Nikon Z30209 points
✓ +198 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z30Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon Z3011 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon Z3011 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Nikon Z3011 fps
✓ +6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z301/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z30No 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 Z304K30 Uncropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z304K30 Uncropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon Z308-bit 4:2:0 MOV/MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z30Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z303.5mm 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 Z30Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Nikon Z30No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +760 shots
Nikon Z30330 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
Nikon Z30405 g
✓ 365g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Nikon Z30128.0 × 73.5 × 59.5 mm
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