Nikon D6 weighs 1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz) and has external dimensions of 160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, Nikon D6 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 92mm, it is not small either, 15mm thicker than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Nikon D6 with the dimensions:
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Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon D6 Camera Body
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon D6, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
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Physical size of the Nikon D6 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery
Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Nikon D6 with its main competitors:
Nikon D6 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Nikon D6 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Nikon D6 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Nikon D6 weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.