Canon EOS 6D vs Nikon D7200

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS 6DD7200
      Predecessor ModelNikon D7100
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D7500
      MSRPBody: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519$1199/£939/€1199 (body only), £1119/€1449 (w/18-105mm lens), $1699 (w/18-140mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.6 Megapixel24.72 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400100 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+EXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480DX: 4496 x 3000, 2992 x 2000; 1.3x crop: 4800 x 3200, 3600 x 2400, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 shots in 1-stop increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1151
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points115
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A.Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Lens MountCanon EFNikon F
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,229k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage97%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.94x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      auto FP high-speed sync
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      rear-curtain sync
      rear-curtain w/slow sync
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix or center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, 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 (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      DxO Low Light ISO23401333
      DxO Color Depth23.824.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.114.6
      DxO Overall Score8287
      Video Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 Wired, wireless, or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Dimensions145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8")136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9"11 x 9.2 x 6.8"
      Package Weight3.5 lb3.645 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Battery PackLP-E6EN-EL15
      Battery Life1090 shots1110 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 6D Nikon D7200
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top cover
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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