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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Comparison

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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
  • 3.20" 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
  • 3.20" 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.


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Reasons to choose Nikon D6 over Nikon D6
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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
3.20" vs 3.20" 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
CFexpress Card Support
Type B vs Type B Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
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.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
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.

Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
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.
Nikon D6 vs Nikon D6 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
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 3.20".

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.

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


Nikon D6 and Nikon D6 have the same 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 316 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 107 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 22 (19 Full Frame) 22 (19 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 33 (17 Full Frame) 33 (17 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 50 (48 Full Frame) 50 (48 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 54 (44 Full Frame) 54 (44 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 46 (45 Full Frame) 46 (45 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 316 (233 Full Frame) 316 (233 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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM
35mm FF 5880gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6G
35mm FF 425gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR Lens Nikon AF Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6D ED VR
35mm FF 1340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR
35mm FF 745gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
35mm FF 1951gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR
35mm FF 2300gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f2.8G IF-ED VR
35mm FF 720gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR
35mm FF 1070gr 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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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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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
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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
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 21.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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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 69 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
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #42 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #42 out of 1243 in all Cameras

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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 316 316
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.20" 3.20"
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
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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
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