Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D850 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D850 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R6 Mark II is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D850 were released 2017 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II was released 2022. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Nikon D850 | 2017 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 2022 |
Type of camera
Nikon D850 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
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Nikon D850 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
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 D850 has a 46 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 D850 |
46 MP
45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D850 has a 89 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R6 Mark II. 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 D850. Canon EOS R6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon D850 has 64 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Nikon D850 | 64-25600 |
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 D850
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 D850 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R6 Mark II can shoot up to 40 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Nikon D850 | 9 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 40 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Nikon D850 and Canon EOS R6 Mark II 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 D850 weighs 1005 gr (equal to 2.22 lb) which is 50% heavier than Canon EOS R6 Mark II and its 670 gr (or 1.48 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Nikon D850 | 1005 gr 2.22 lb |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | 670 gr 1.48 lb |
Nikon D850 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon D850 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 D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Name | Nikon D850 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Release Year | 2017 | 2022 |
Release Date | 2017-07-25 | 2022-11-02 |
MSRP | 3299 USD | 2499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Sensor Size |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 8256 x 5504 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 46 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | EXPEED 5 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
ISO Range | 64 - 25600 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 14 | 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 + TIFF | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 151 | 4897 |
Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF 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 |
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 D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3” |
Screen dots | 2359000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.75× | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Frames per second | 9 fps | 40 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 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 | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC XQD |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-In ( 802.11b/g + NFC + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless, smartphone) | Yes |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Nikon D850 |
Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
EN-EL15a lithium-ion battery & charger
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LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 1840 shots | 580 shots |
Width | 146 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 124 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 1005 gram | 670 gram |