Nikon D5 vs Nikon D6

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Specifications

General	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	D5	D6
Predecessor Model	Nikon D4s	Nikon D5
MSRP	$6499/£5729	$6499
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	FX	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	Full Frame
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	35.9 x 23.9 mm
Total Pixels	21.33 Megapixel	21.33 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	20.8 Megapixel	20.8 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 102,400	100 - 102,400
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 3,280,000	50 - 3,280,000

Photo	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Processor	EXPEED 5	EXPEED 6
Max Image Resolution	5588 x 3712	5568 x 3712
Other Resolutions		3648 x 2432 (DX format)
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW, TIFF	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal, basic	Fine, normal, basic
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
WB Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High 2 Extra High 1 High Normal Low Off	Can be selected from: Extra High High Normal Low Off

Focus	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Autofocus Modes	Multi-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 Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-4 to +20 EV	-4.5 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	153	105
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	99	105
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark IX screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed)	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayed

Optics	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1x	1x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.2"
Screen Resolution	2,359k dot	2,359k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.72x	0.72x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.72x	0.72x
Viewfinder Eyepoint	17 mm	17 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1	-3 to +1

Shutter	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane, Electronic	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	900 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	14.0 fps	14.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer		Mechanical Shutter Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG) Electronic Shutter Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP Up to 60 fps at 2 MP Up to 30 fps at 8 MP

Flash	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Normal redeye reduction slow sync slow sync w/redeye reduction rear-curtain sync off
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Flash Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: 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	TTL: 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 Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal

Exposure	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-4 to +20 EV	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button	Luminosity locked at detected value

DXO	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
DxO Low Light ISO	2434
DxO Color Depth	25.1
DxO Dynamic Range	12.3
DxO Overall Score	88

Video	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Movie File Format	MOV	MOV MP4
Internal Recording Modes		H.264/MOV 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
External Recording Modes	HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)	HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 720
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min	30 min

Terminals	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Other I/O		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input 1 x RJ45 Output
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Mini
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi	via optional WT-5A or WT-6A transmitters
Wi-Fi Version		Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	wired, wireless, smartphone	Wired or smartphone

Environmental	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%	0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Dimensions	160 x 158.5 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.26 x 3.62")	160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)	1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	11.6 x 9.1 x 6.8"	11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
Package Weight	4.7 lb	6.165 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Battery Pack	EN-EL18a	EN-EL18c
Battery Life	3780 shots	3580 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD

Other	Nikon D5	Nikon D6
Self Timer	2, 5, 10 or 20 sec
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy	Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)

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