Nikon
D6
Nikon flagship sports DSLR with 14fps and the most advanced DSLR autofocus.
$6,499
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.8 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
102,400
Burst
14 fps
4K
30 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
1270 g
Battery
3580 shots
Sensor size
Nikon D6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Nikon F mount
90
First-party
180
Third-party
270+
Total available
Mount introduced 1959
Body size
Nikon D6
160 × 163 × 92 mm
1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz)
160 × 163 × 92 mm · 1270 g (2.80 lb / 44.80 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Limited3.5/ 10
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Limited2.5/ 10
- · 14fps burst — solid for most action
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K recording
- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Fair4.5/ 10
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 3580 shots/charge — all-day shooting
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair4.0/ 10
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
- · ISO 102,400 for low-light wildlife
Vlogging
Limited2.0/ 10
- · Mic jack for external audio
Pros
- ✓ 14fps flagship
- ✓ Pro build
- ✓ Best DSLR AF
- ✓ Dual CFexpress
Cons
- – 20MP
- – DSLR platform
- – Very expensive
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Nikon D6
Sensor
Resolution20.8 MP
Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS
Sensor size35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filterYes
Processor
ProcessorEXPEED 6
ISO
ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)102,400
ISO max (expanded)3,280,000
Shutter
Shutter typeMechanical focal-plane
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/8000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemMulti-CAM 37K phase-detect AF
AF points / zones105
AF low-light limit-4.5 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal / bird AFNo
Burst
Burst (mechanical)14 fps
Burst (electronic)10.5 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate30 fps
Internal RAW videoNo
CodecsH.264/AVC
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
IBIS effectiveness0 stops
Body
Weight1270 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)160 × 163 × 92 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryEN-EL18c
Battery life (CIPA)3580 shots
Storage
Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOptical pentaprism
EVF magnification0.72 ×
LCD
LCD size3.2 in
LCD typeFixed TFT touch-sensitive LCD
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMini HDMI (Type C)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Lens Mount
Lens mountNikon F