Nikon D3X vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon D3X vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

35mm 861.6mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Nikon D3X advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.94 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

4400 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon D3X

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
32.5 vs 24.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 31 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A900

Nikon D3X

Sony A900

$2500
35mm

Lens selection
Fast startup

$3000
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D3X vs Sony A900

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A900

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$3000
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A900

Compared to Nikon D3S

Nikon D3X

Nikon D3S

$2500
35mm

More dynamic range
External Mic Jack

$5200
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D3S

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D3S

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$5200
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D3S

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D3X

Nikon D4

$2500
35mm

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

$4500
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3X vs Nikon D4

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D4

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$4500
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D4

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D3X

Sony A6400

$2500
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3X vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D3X

Sony A6100

$2500
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3X vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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