Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon D5500

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 6D Mark IID5500
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 6D Nikon D5300
      Successor ModelNikon D5600
      MSRP$1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-105mm 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens), $3099 (with 24-105 F4L II lens)$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      ProcessorDIGIC 7EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41606000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points4539
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points459
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.55x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.5 fps at 26.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 26.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      DxO Low Light ISO28621438
      DxO Color Depth24.424.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.914.0
      DxO Overall Score8584
      Video Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Movie File FormatMP4
      MOV for Time-lapse      		MOV
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesFull HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless or smartphone MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless)
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Dimensions144 x 111 x 75 mm (5.67 x 4.37 x 2.95")124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 7.3 x 5.9"8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight3 lb2.9 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Battery PackLP-E6NEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life1200 shots820 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D5500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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