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Nikon D6 vs Nikon D5
Nikon D6
Camera summary
The Nikon D6, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Feb. 11, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3280000. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.9 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D5, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D5
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 105 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 3580 shots per charge with the included EN-EL18c battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Nikon D5
Camera summary
The Nikon D5, made by Nikon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Jan. 5, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 3280000. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
4.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.9 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon D4s, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon D4s
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon D6, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon D6
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 21 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 153 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 3780 shots per charge with the included EN-EL18a battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 105 | 99 |
| Number of focus points | 105 | 153 |
Connectivity |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Optional |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 25.1 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 12.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 2434.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 88.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 11, 2020 | Jan. 5, 2016 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $6,496.95 | $3,859.99 |
| model | Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon D5 | Nikon D4s |
| Successor model | Nikon D6 | |
Lense |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1x | 1x |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 316 | 316 |
Other features |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual XQD/CFexpress slots | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 14.0 fps | 14.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 900 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Battery life | 3580 shots | 3780 shots |
| Battery model | EN-EL18c | EN-EL18a |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
Yes |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 163 x 92mm | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1270 grs | 1415 grs |
Screen |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3280000 | 3280000 |
| Max image resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5588 x 3712 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 21 | 21 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p |
Viewfinder |
Nikon D6 | Nikon D5 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |