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Nikon D600 vs Canon 6D

Sep
18
2012
September 18, 2012
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With Canon having recently announced its take on budget DSLRs, the Canon 6D, the most obvious rival just happens to be the brand new Nikon D600. We’ve already seen how the latter stacks up, at least on-paper, with such great cameras as D700 and D800, but neither of those cameras were direct rivals. Priced at the same relatively low price for a full-frame sensor camera, $2099 body only, Canon 6D is as direct a rival as it can get. Lets see how it measures up against its Nikon counterpart spec-wise. Please keep in mind that this Nikon D600 vs Canon 6D comparison is purely based on specifications. A detailed comparison with image samples and ISO comparisons will be provided in the upcoming Canon 6D Review.

UPDATE: there has been a misleading set of specifications spread throughout the internet, indicating that the top shutter speed of Canon 6D is 1/8000th of a second. It’s incorrect – according to official Canon specifications, the top shutter speed of their newly announced “budget” full-frame camera is 1/4000th of a second.

D600 vs 6D

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Canon 6D Pre-Order Links

Sep
17
2012
September 17, 2012
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Usually, it takes Canon a while to start delivering some of their cameras. Hopefully, 6D will not take long to reach owners. Our most trusted reseller, B&H, is already taking pre-orders.

Canon EOS 6D front

Canon EOS 6D Pre-Order Information

  • Canon 6D body only from B&H ($2099)
  • Canon 6D + 24-105mm f/4 USM L lens from B&H ($2899)
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    Canon 6D Full-Frame DSLR Announcement

    Sep
    17
    2012
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    Canon EOS 6D

    Canon has just announced its latest DSLR and a direct competitor to the already highly popular D600. The Canon EOS 6D offers a new 20.2 megapixel full-frame sensor, 11-point autofocus system with one cross-type sensor, 3.2″ 1.04 million dot screen and 4.5 frames per second. According to Canon, 6D is similarly sized as it’s sister, APS-C sensor EOS 60D, and it sure look similar – add a taller prism and take pop-up flash compartment. Use of old autofocus system might not sound too good, but Canon promises it’s their most sensitive AF system to date (which should probably include 1DX and 5DIII), offering reliable AF in -3EV (moonlight). The 6D also boasts in-build GPS and WiFi capability.

    Canon EOS 6D top

    Nasim will prepare a thorough review as soon as he has enough experience with the camera, so stay tuned!

    Specifications

    1. Sensor: 20.2 MP CMOS
    2. Sensor Size: 36 x 24mm
    3. Resolution: 5472 x 3648
    4. Native ISO Sensitivity: 100-25,600
    5. Boost Low ISO Sensitivity: 50
    6. Boost High ISO Sensitivity: 51200, 102400
    7. Processor: Digic 5+
    8. White Balance presets: 6
    9. Dust Reduction: Yes
    10. Weather Sealing/Protection: Yes
    11. Body Build: Magnesium Alloy with Plastic top plate
    12. Shutter: 30s-1/4000s
    13. Storage: 1 SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
    14. Viewfinder Coverage/Magnification: 97%/0.71x
    15. Speed: 4.5 fps
    16. Metering Modes: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial
    17. Metering Sensor: 63-Zone Dual Layer
    18. Built-in Flash: NO
    19. Flash sync speed: 1/180s
    20. Autofocus options: Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, via Live View
    21. Autofocus System: 11-point with one cross-type (center point), sensitive down to -3EV
    22. LCD Screen: 3.2 inch diagonal with 1,040,000 dots
    23. Video capabilities: h.264 with mono mic and speakers, manual controls, 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
    24. In-Camera HDR Capability: Yes
    25. GPS/WiFi: built-in/built-in
    26. Connectivity: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec), HDMI Mini, WiFi (built-in), remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
    27. Battery Type: Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
    28. Weight: 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) with battery
    29. Price: $2099 body only

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