The Canon EOS 6D is 15.5 mm narrower, 48 mm shorter, 20.8 mm thinner and 635 g lighter than the Nikon D5.
| Nikon D5 | Canon EOS 6D | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 160 × 158.5 × 92 mm | 144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm |
| Weight | 1,405 g | 770 g |
| Lens | Nikon F | Canon EF |
| Sensor | — | Full frame |
| Announced | 2016 | 2012 |