Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

Posted by Dylan Kotze on 5 October 2012

Once again manufacturing giants Canon and Nikon go head-to-head in a revolutionary new range of DSLR cameras that is sure to get consumers salivating.

The Nikon D600 and the Canon EOS 6D are currently the most affordable full-frame sensor models in their line-ups and are aimed at enthusiastic amatures and professional photographers alike. In order to help you get a clearer picture of how they compare to each other specifications-wise, I’ve compiled a handy little table summarising the key differences between the two models.

	Canon EOS 6D	Nikon D600
Cost (estimated)	R 19 495	R 22 995
Resolution	20.2 megapixels	24.3 megapixels
ISO	100-25600 (expandable)	100-6400 (expandable)
Shutter lifetime	100 000 actuations	150 000 actuations
Total no. of AF points	11	39
Continuous shooting speed	4.5 fps	5.5 fps
Headphone jack	No	Yes
Wi-fi	Built-in	Via optional adapter
GPS	Built-in	Optional accessory