Nikon D6 D6 Black 2020
The Nikon D6’s 20.8MP full-frame sensor, 14fps mechanical burst, and 105-point AF deliver top-tier speed for action shooting. Its 3580-shot battery life and fully weather-sealed body ensure reliable performance in harsh field conditions without the bulk of a battery grip. Best for dedicated sports and wildlife photographers who prioritize optical viewfinder speed and durability over video features.
About This Camera
The Nikon D6’s 20.8MP full-frame sensor, 14fps mechanical burst, and 105-point AF deliver top-tier speed for action shooting. Its 3580-shot battery life and fully weather-sealed body ensure reliable performance in harsh field conditions without the bulk of a battery grip. Best for dedicated sports and wildlife photographers who prioritize optical viewfinder speed and durability over video features.
- Type DSLR
- Sensor 20.8MP full-frame
- Af points 105
- Burst fps 14
- Video 4K @30fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 1270
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.8 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 105 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 105 (105 Cross-Type) |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| Codec | H.264/MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 2359000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 3580 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon D6 D6 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 105 | 425 | 1053 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 14 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1270 | 579 | 609 | 610 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D6 D6 | 75.1 | 77.1 | 99.2 | 73.1 | 58.2 | 42.1 | 100 | 56.4 | 97.3 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 83.7 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 88.1 | 94.6 | 93 | 89.9 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 99.1 | 93.2 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.7 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.2 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 83.7 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 0 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
