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Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D800

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 36.3MP Nikon F-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (4.5fps vs 4fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 900shots)
  • ✓Lighter Body (770g vs 1000g)
Nikon D800 Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (36.3MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (51pts vs 11pts)
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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 D80036.3 MP
✓ +16.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Nikon D800Full Frame FX CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Nikon D80035.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon D8003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Nikon D800Nikon F
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Nikon D800EXPEED 3
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 D80051-Point Multi-CAM 3500FX AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Nikon D80051 points
✓ +40 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon D800Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
✓ +0.5 fps
Nikon D8004 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon D8001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Nikon D800No 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 D8001080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon D8001080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Nikon D8008-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon D800Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon D8003.5mm 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 D8001x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Nikon D800Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +190 shots
Nikon D800900 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
✓ 230g Lighter
Nikon D8001000 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Nikon D800146.0 × 123.0 × 81.5 mm
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