Nikon D1H vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D1H and Canon EOS R6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon D1H is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R6 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon D1H were released 2001 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II was released 2022. That is a 21 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D1H 2001
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 2022

Type of camera

Nikon D1H is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D1H has a "Nikon DX"-sensor while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D1H 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon D1H has a 2,6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R6 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D1H 2,6 MP
2624000 pixels
2000 x 1312
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a 815 % larger resolution than Nikon D1H. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS R6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D1H. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D1H has 200 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D1H 200-1600
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 100-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D1H
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D1H can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot up to 40 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D1H 5
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 40

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R6 Mark II. Sadly, the Nikon D1H does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Nikon D1H weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2.65 lb) which is 79% heavier than Canon EOS R6 Mark II and its 670 gr (or 1.48 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D1H 1200 gr
2.65 lb
Canon EOS R6 Mark II 670 gr
1.48 lb

Nikon D1H vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D1H and Canon EOS R6 Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Name Nikon D1H Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Release Year 2001 2022
Release Date 2001-02-05 2022-11-02
MSRP 3849 USD 2499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Resolution 2000 x 1312 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 2,6 MP 24 MP
Image Processor Nikon LSI (Large Scale Integration) DIGIC X
Image
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
ISO Range 200 - 1600 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 6 8
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift (Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 5 4897
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2” 3”
Screen dots 130000 1620000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view No Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) 0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Frames per second 5 fps 40 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/16000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
H.265
Video resolution N/A 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (Supported) Yes
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D1H
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Ni-MH Battery Pack EN-4
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 1200 shots 580 shots
Width 157 mm 138 mm
Height 153 mm 98 mm
Depth 85 mm 88 mm
Weight 1200 gram 670 gram