Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon D3100
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Nikon D3100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 6D Mark II is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D3100 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II were released 2017 and Nikon D3100 was released 2010. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 2017 |
| Nikon D3100 | 2010 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Nikon D3100 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Nikon D3100 | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3100 has 14,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
| Nikon D3100 |
14,2 MP
14155776 pixels 4608 x 3072 |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 83 % larger resolution than Nikon D3100. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3100. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon D3100 has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 100-40000 |
| Nikon D3100 | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3100 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3100 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3100
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3100 can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 6,5 |
| Nikon D3100 | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Nikon D3100 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 51% heavier than Nikon D3100 and its 505 gr (or 1.11 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 765 gr 1.69 lb |
| Nikon D3100 | 505 gr 1.11 lb |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon D3100 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Nikon D3100, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Name | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Nikon D3100 |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2017-06-29 | 2010-08-19 |
| MSRP | 1999 USD | 699 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX" |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6240 x 4160 pixels | 4608 x 3072 pixels |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 14,2 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 7 | EXPEED 2 |
Image |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 40000 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | No |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 45 | 11 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
DX / APS-C (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Frames per second | 6,5 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Average |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-In 802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless or smartphone) |
Optional
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| GPS |
Yes Built-in |
Yes Optional
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Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
Nikon D3100 |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 shots | N/A |
| Width | 144 mm | 124 mm |
| Height | 111 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Weight | 765 gram | 505 gram |