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What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D6
Nikon D6
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Nikon D6 has a Full frame sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 23.9 mm and sensor area of 858.01mm2.

Nikon D6's sensor is 87% larger than the average DSLR sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions . Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Nikon D6 Review

Pro DSLR cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Pro DSLR cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Nikon D6 competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the D6.


Canon 1D X III

Compare D6 vs 1D X MIII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #63
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #9

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 100
Daily
Landscape

Canon 1D X II

Compare D6 vs 1D X MII

20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon EF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #92
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #17

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 94
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D6

Compare D6 vs D6

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #58
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #8

Nikon D6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 95
Daily
Landscape

Nikon D5

Compare D6 vs D5

21 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Nikon F Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #73
Rank in DSLR Cameras: #14

Nikon D5
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports 92
Daily
Landscape
Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon D6
Does the Nikon D6 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Nikon D6 have RAW support?
Does the Nikon D6 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Nikon D6 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Nikon D6?
What is the Sensor Size of Nikon D6?
is the Nikon D6 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Nikon D6 have Touch Screen?
Does the Nikon D6 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon D6?
What is the Weight of Nikon D6?
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