Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Comparison

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Nikon D6

21 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing D6 and D6, two Pro DSLR cameras by Nikon. Nikon D6 was introduced to market in February 2020 and Nikon D6 was launched in February 2020. Both D6 and D6 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Pro DSLR cameras. Out of 36 cameras in this class, Nikon D6 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 83 and Nikon D6 is ranked #1 with an overall score of 83.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon D6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-02-11

21MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50-3280000)

Nikon F Mount

3.2" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

14.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1270g. 160 x 163 x 92 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Nikon D5 Compare

Nikon D6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2020-02-11

21MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 102400 ( expands to 50-3280000)

Nikon F Mount

3.2" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder

14.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

1270g. 160 x 163 x 92 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Nikon D5 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon D6 over Nikon D6

Reasons to choose Nikon D6 over Nikon D6

Common Strengths of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	21 MP vs 21 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3.2" vs 3.2"	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	2.359k dots vs 2.359k dots	High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	14.0fps vs 14.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Top LCD Display	Yes vs Yes	Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs Yes	Connect off-camera flash
Shutter Life Expectancy	400000 cycles vs 400000 cycles	High Shutter Rating
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Illuminated Buttons	Yes vs Yes	Find the buttons easily in dark
Storage Slot	2 vs 2	Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Min Focus Sensitivity	EV -4.5 vs EV -4.5	Autofocus in very low light
Anti_flicker	Yes vs Yes	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Weaknesses of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon D6 has external dimensions of 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62″) and weighs 1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz) (including batteries). Nikon D6 has external dimensions of 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62″) and weighs 1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6. In this case, we can see that Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Comparison image of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6.

Comparison image of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have exactly the same weight of 1270g.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have the same Nikon F lens mount and Full frame sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

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Weather Sealing

Both D6 and D6 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon D6 and Nikon D6's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.2".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have Full frame sized 21.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the D6 and D6 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 Cameras

Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. In this case, both Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have the same Nikon F lens mount so have 309 native lenses available. All of these lenses cover Full frame sensor.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 106 lenses with Image stabilization for Nikon F mount.

Lens Type	# of Nikon D6 Lenses	# of Nikon D6 Lenses
Standard Zoom	33 (17 Full Frame)	33 (17 Full Frame)
Standard Prime	21 (18 Full Frame)	21 (18 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom	33 (17 Full Frame)	33 (17 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime	48 (46 Full Frame)	48 (46 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom	53 (43 Full Frame)	53 (43 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime	45 (44 Full Frame)	45 (44 Full Frame)
SuperZoom	30 (6 Full Frame)	30 (6 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	8 (3 Full Frame)	8 (3 Full Frame)
Macro Prime	26 (23 Full Frame)	26 (23 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime	11 (11 Full Frame)	11 (11 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime	1 (0 Full Frame)	1 (0 Full Frame)
TOTAL	309 (228 Full Frame)	309 (228 Full Frame)

Here are some of the most popular Nikon F Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Nikon F Mount Lenses for D6 and D6

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G	35mm FF	425gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G	35mm FF	290gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR	35mm FF	1340gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD	35mm FF	1951gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G	35mm FF	185gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR	35mm FF	745gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f1.8G	APS-C / DX	210gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR	APS-C / DX	530gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon D6 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Nikon D6 for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Nikon D6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon D6 for Street Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Nikon D6 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon D6 for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
105 Cross Type Focus sensors
105 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 3580 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
105 Cross Type Focus sensors
105 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 3580 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
No Image Stabilization
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Nikon D6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon D6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
1270g
Body Thickness 92mm
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Large Body
1270g
Body Thickness 92mm
Read the details

Nikon D6 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon D6 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon D6 and Nikon D6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 scores compare:

Nikon D6

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Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #34 out of 1227 in all Cameras

Nikon D6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #1 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #34 out of 1227 in all Cameras

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon D6	Nikon D6
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Announced	2020-02-11	2020-02-11
Body Type	Large SLR	Large SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	Full frame	Full frame
Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Area	858.01mm²	858.01mm²
Megapixels	21 megapixels	21 megapixels
Max Resolution	5568 x 3712	5568 x 3712
Max Native Light sensitivity	102,400 ISO	102,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	3280000 ISO	3280000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	50 ISO	50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	105	105
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Number of Available Lenses	309	309
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.2"	3.2"
Resolution	2,359k dots	2,359k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.72x	0.72x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/8000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	14.0 fps	14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	1270g	1270g
Dimensions	160 x 163 x 92mm	160 x 163 x 92mm
Battery Life	3580 shots	3580 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction