Nikon D810 vs Nikon D6

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D810 and Nikon D6. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Nikon.

Nikon D810 were released 2014 and Nikon D6 was released 2020. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon D810 2014
Nikon D6 2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Nikon FX") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon D810 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon D6 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)

Resolution

Nikon D810 has a 36 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D6 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon D810 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912
Nikon D6 21 MP
20668416 pixels
5568 x 3712

Nikon D810 has a 75 % larger resolution than Nikon D6. 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

Nikon D6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D810. Nikon D6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D810 has 64 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon D810 64-12800
Nikon D6 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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D6

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D810 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D6 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon D810 5
Nikon D6 14

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon D810 and Nikon D6 can shoot movies.

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 D6 weighs 1270 gr (equal to 2.8 lb) which is 30% heavier than Nikon D810 and its 980 gr (or 2.16 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon D810 980 gr
2.16 lb
Nikon D6 1270 gr
2.8 lb

Nikon D810 vs Nikon D6 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D810 and Nikon D6, 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 D810
Nikon D6
Name Nikon D810 Nikon D6
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Release Year 2014 2020
Release Date 2014-06-26 2019-09-04
MSRP 3299 USD 6499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 7360 x 4912 pixels 5568 x 3712 pixels
Megapixels 36 MP 21 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 4 EXPEED 6
Image
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
ISO Range 64 - 12800 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 12 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW + TIFF RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 51 105
Lens Mount Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier FX (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
FX (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 D810
Nikon D6
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3,2” 3.2”
Screen dots 1229000 2359000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT-LCD (WRGB) TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.72x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 0
Photography features
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Frames per second 5 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Memory Card Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
XQD
Connectivity
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes Yes (Wired or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional with GP-1 or GP-1A
Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Nikon D810
Nikon D6
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery & charager
Battery Life (CIPA) 1200 shots 3580 shots
Width 146 mm 160 mm
Height 123 mm 163 mm
Depth 82 mm 92 mm
Weight 980 gram 1270 gram