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Nikon D500 vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Nikon's 20.9MP Nikon F-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Nikon D500 Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (153pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1240shots vs 1200shots)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (26.2MP vs 20.9MP)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 860g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Nikon D50020.9 MP
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
✓ +5.3 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Nikon D500APS-C DX CMOS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Nikon D50023.5 × 15.7 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Nikon D5003:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Nikon D500Nikon F
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Nikon D500EXPEED 5
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Nikon D500153-Point Multi-CAM 20K AF
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Nikon D500153 points
✓ +108 ptsCanon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
AI Subject Detection
Nikon D500Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Nikon D50010 fps
✓ +3.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Nikon D5001/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Nikon D500No Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Nikon D5004K30 Cropped
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Nikon D5004K30 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Nikon D5008-bit 4:2:2 Clean HDMI
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Nikon D500Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Nikon D5003.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm 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
Nikon D5001x XQD + 1x SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Nikon D500Optical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Nikon D5001240 shots
✓ +40 shotsCanon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Nikon D500860 g
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 95g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Nikon D500147.0 × 115.0 × 81.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
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