Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D Mark II

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Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D Mark II

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Nikon D750 advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
D750 test data on DxO Mark 6D Mark II test data on DxO Mark

14.5 vs 11.9 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Nikon D750

Less expensive
$1799 vs $2200
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 15
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Bigger JPEG buffer
98 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality with great dynamic range and high ISO performance; Class-leading burst rate; Very good 51-pt AF system; AF system works in very low light; Deep, comfortable handgrip; Articulated LCD monitor; Excellent battery life; Uncompressed 4:2:2 HDMI video output; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Buffer fills quickly with 14-bit RAW; Sluggish Live View AF; Shutter speed tops out at 1/4000s; OVF coverage closer to 97%; Weak low-pass filter is great for detail but higher risk of moire.
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Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D600

Nikon D750

Nikon D600

$1532
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1900
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D600

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D600

$1399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D600

Compared to Canon 6D

Nikon D750

Canon 6D

$1532
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 6D

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Compared to Nikon D610

Nikon D750

Nikon D610

$1532
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1261
35mm

Fast startup

Compare Nikon D750 vs Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1261
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Compared to Canon 1DX Mark II

Nikon D750

Canon 1DX Mark II

$1532
35mm

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$2999
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D750 vs Canon 1DX Mark II

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon 1DX Mark II

$1399
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2999
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon 1DX Mark II

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D750

Pentax K-1 II

$1532
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Pentax K-1 II

$1399
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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