Canon 6D
Full Frame DSLR Camera
vs Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Canon EOS 6D

Best price $1,499
  • 98% more battery life 1,090 shots vs 550 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 864 mm² vs 356 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1040k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 102,400 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Newer camera December 2012 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging D3100 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board D3100 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities D3100 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has an External Mic jack D3100 does not

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price
$364
  • Weighs a lot less than the 6D 16 oz vs 26.7 oz
  • Smaller body size 54 in³ vs 70 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $364 vs $1,499

What the Canon 6D and Nikon D3100 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Canon 6D and the Nikon D3100

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No waterproof housing
  • No flip out viewscreen

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