D6vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Nikon
D6 (2020)
Starting from £3200 new
Best for Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Press & Wildlife Photography — D6 (2020): 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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
D6 (2020)
- 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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The d6 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the d6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | D6 (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,200 | £469 |
| Sensor | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K UHD 30fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX III — 105 AF points, all cross-type | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~3580 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1450g (body only) | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 160 × 163.5 × 92mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.36M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon F mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet (built-in), USB 3.1 | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | D6 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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