Let’s compare the Nikon D6 vs Canon EOS-1D X Mark III.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon D6 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. Both cameras have 35mm sensors but Nikon D6 has a 20.8 MP and Canon EOS-1D X Mark III has a 20.1 MP resolution.
Nikon D6 | Canon EOS-1D X Mark III | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Nikon | Canon |
Megapixels | 20.8 | 20.1 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
SLR Type | Dslr | Dslr |
Crop Factor | 1.0x | 1.0x |
AA Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 5568 x 3712 (20.7 MP, 3:2) | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 102400 | Min 100 - Max 102400 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 | Auto (100-102400), 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 204800, H2: 409600, H3: 819200 |
Startup Time | ||
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 20K autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection and fine-tuning: 153 focus points (including 99 cross-type sensors and 15 sensors that support f/8), of which 55 (35 cross-type sensors and 9 f/8 sensors) are available for selection; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode | OVF: Phase-detect AF via 191 AF points with 155 f/4 cross-type points and 1 dual-cross type at f/2.8; Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 102,400, expandable to ISO 50 in Lo-1 to ISO 3,276,800 in Hi-5 | Auto (100-102400), 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 204800, H2: 409600, H3: 819200 |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 900 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | ||
AW Buffer Size | ||
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.2 | 3.2 |
LCD Resolution | 2,359,000 dots (589,750 px) | 2,100,000 dots |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | No | No |
Top Deck Display | Yes | Yes |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Viewfinder | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.72x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter; Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with AF area brackets (framing grid can be displayed) | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking | No | No |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) | 5472x2286 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) |
Video File Format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 or MPEG4 H.265/HEVC; Audio: AAC or Linear PCM), RAW (CRM) |
Memory Card Type | XQD / CFexpress | CFexpress |
Dual Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
Internal connections | Type-C Mini HDMI with uncompressed video support, 10-pin Remote Terminal | USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) , Mini HDMI (Type-C), N3 remote terminal, WFT terminal, 3.5mm external mic and headphone jacks, Ethernet RJ-45 jack |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | No | No |
NFC | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Built-In GPS | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet,Bluetooth |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | 2850 shots | |
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 44.8 oz (1,270 g) | 50.8 oz (1,440 g) includes batteries |
Size | 6.3 x 6.4 x 3.6 in. (160 x 163 x 92 mm) | 6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Check Prices from Amazon | Buy from Amazon for $6,499.00 |
Release Date | 2020-04-01 | 2022-02-15 |