Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon D5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS M6D5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3 Nikon D4s
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)$6499/£5729
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel21.33 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,280,000
      Photo Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      ProcessorDIGIC 7EXPEED 5
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005588 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points49153
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points99
      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 IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Lens MountCanon EF-MNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,359k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps14.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / AutoLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      DxO Low Light ISO13172434
      DxO Color Depth23.425.1
      DxO Dynamic Range12.612.3
      DxO Overall Score7888
      Video Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone wired, wireless, smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Dimensions112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 6.7 x 5.3"11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"
      Package Weight1.85 lb4.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL18a
      Battery Life295 shots3780 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD
      Other Canon EOS M6 Nikon D5
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonateMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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