How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon D780 vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Short AnswerCanon EOS 6D Mark II wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Autofocus PointsNikon D780
Battery LifeNikon D780
WeightCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Launch PriceCanon EOS 6D Mark II
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.5
B26.2
Battery (Shots)
A2260
B1200
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A840
B765
AF Points
A51
B45
Form Factor
143.5 × 115.5 × 76 mm
144 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon D780 If…
- Higher autofocus points (51 vs 45 )
- Higher battery life (2260 shots vs 1200 shots)
Choose Canon EOS 6D Mark II If…
- Higher resolution (26.2 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- Lighter body (765 g vs 840 g)
- Costs less at launch ($1999 vs $2299)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon D780 | Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 26.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 40000 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 51 | 45 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -3 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 7 fps | — |
| Electronic Burst | 12 fps | — |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism | Optical pentaprism |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | 1080 60p |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | — |
| Log Profile | N-Log | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 840 g | 765 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 2260 Shots | 1200 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 2299 | 1999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.