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120N vs D6

Quick take: The 120N is the most affordable; only the D6 is weather sealed.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

D6 — Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography: Nikon's final and finest DSLR — the D6 brought 105 all-cross-type AF points, 14fps, and built-in LAN to the F mount. The last word in optical viewfinder photography.

Who should buy what
D6 (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Sports, wildlife, and press photographers who prefer an optical viewfinder
  • Professional Nikon shooters with a substantial F-mount lens collection
  • Photojournalists who need built-in LAN for wire transmission
  • Nikon system professionals seeking a used flagship at under-new-price value
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification 120NHolgaD6Nikon · 2020
Price £29Best£6,799
Sensor —20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution —20.8MP
Video —4K UHD 30fps
Autofocus —Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type
Burst Rate —14fps mechanical
Battery Life —~3580 shots (CIPA)
Weight —1450g (body only)
Dimensions —160 × 163.5 × 92mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder —OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage
Screen —3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots
Mount Fixed lensNikon F mount
Memory Cards —Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots
Connectivity —Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
120N
D6
Fun & simple
7.2/10
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Portrait
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6.4/10
Street
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4.1/10
Travel
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4.1/10
Wedding & Events
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7.3/10
Filmmaking
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5.7/10
Documentary
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6.0/10
Sports & Action
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7.0/10
Landscape
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5.5/10
Wildlife
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6.7/10
Casual
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3.0/10
Food
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4.6/10
Macro
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4.6/10
Architecture
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5.1/10
Astrophotography
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6.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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