Nikon released the D6 - how does it compare?

Nikon released the D6, so we decided to put a detailed side by side comparison together for the two flagship cameras.

First of all, let's say that either camera is the pinnacle of achievement for DSLR technology. Nikon and Canon both have raised the bar and delivered their best ever cameras.

	Nikon D6	Canon 1DX Mark III
Price
MSRP	6499	6499
Body
Body type	Large SLR	Large SLR
Body material	Magnesium alloy	Magnesium alloy
Sensor
Max resolution	5568 x 3712	5472 x 3648
Other resolutions	3648 x 2432 (DX format)	4368 x 2912, 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9	0.126388889
Effective pixels	21 megapixels	20 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	21 megapixels	21 megapixels
Sensor size	Full frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)	Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Processor	Expeed 6	Digic X
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	Primary color filter	Primary color filter
Image
ISO	Auto, 100-102400 (expands to 50-3280000)	Auto, 100-102400 (expands to 50-819200)
Boosted ISO (minimum)	50	50
Boosted ISO (maximum)	3280000	819200
White balance presets	12	7
Custom white balance	Yes	Yes
Image stabilization	No	No
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal, basic	Large, Medium, Small
File format	JPEG	JPEG, HEIF
	Raw (NEF, 12 or 14 bit)	RAW (CR2)
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)
	Phase Detect	Phase Detect
	Multi-area	Multi-area
	Center	Center
	Selective single-point	Selective single-point
	Tracking	Tracking
	Single	Single
	Continuous	Continuous
	Touch	Touch
	Face Detection	Face Detection
	Live View	Live View (DPAF)
Autofocus assist lamp	No	No
Manual focus	Yes	Yes
Number of focus points	105	191
Number of cross-type focus points	105	155
Lens mount	Nikon F	Canon EF
Focal length multiplier	1×	1×
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	3.2″	3.2″
Screen dots	2359000	2100000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage	1	1
Viewfinder magnification	0.72×	0.76×
Photography features
Maximum shutter speed	900 sec	30 sec
Minimum shutter speed	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Exposure modes	Program	Program
	Aperture priority	Aperture priority
	Shutter priority	Shutter priority
	Manual	Manual
Built-in flash	No	No
External flash	Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync socket)	Yes (via hot shoe or flash sync socket)
Flash modes	Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off	Depends on external flash
Flash X sync speed	1/250 sec	1/250 sec
Drive modes	Single frame	Single frame
	Self-timer	Self-timer
	Quiet shutter	Quiet shutter
	Mirror-up	Mirror-up
	Continuous high	Continuous high
	Continuous low	Continuous low
Continuous drive	14.0 fps 10.5 fps liveview	16.0 fps 20.0 fps liveview
Self-timer	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi	Multi
	Center-weighted	Center-weighted
	Highlight-weighted	Spot
	Spot	Spot AF-area Partial
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes	Yes
Buffer
RAW	200	1000+
JPEG	200	unlimited
Videography features
Format	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, RAW
Modes		RAW 5.5K (5472 x 2886)
		4096 x 2160 @ 24, 30, 60 H.265 10 bit
		3840 x 2160 @ 24, 30,50,60 h.265 10 bit
		1920 x 1080 @ 24,30,50,60,100,120 h.265 10 bit
		4096 x 2160 @ 24, 30, 60 H.264 8 bit
	3840x2160 @ 24,25,30p H.264	3840 x 2160 @ 24, 30,50,60 h.264 8 bit
	1920x1080 @ 24,25,30,50,60p H.264	1920 x 1080 @ 24,30,50,60,100,120 h.264 8 bit

Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Storage
Storage types	Dual XQD/CFexpress slots	Dual CFExpress
Connectivity
USB	USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB charging	Yes	No
HDMI	Yes (mini HDMI)	Yes (mini HDMI)
Microphone port	Yes	Yes
Headphone port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Wireless notes	802.11ac + Bluetooth	802.11ac + Bluetooth
Remote control	Yes (Wired or smartphone)	Yes (Wired or smartphone)
Physical
Environmentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery description	EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery & charager	LP-E19 Rechargable Lithium & Charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	3580	2850
Weight (inc. batteries)	1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz)	1250g
Dimensions	160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62″)	158x167.6x82.6mm (6.22 x 6.6 x 3.25")
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes	Yes
GPS	Built-in	Built-in