Muhammad NaeemThis is the full-frame DSLR fight that still matters in Pakistan. The Nikon D780 sells for about Rs 594,999 at Mega.pk, with CameraHouse listing Rs 595,000 but showing sold out when we checked, and Nikon Pakistan’s official store carrying a list price of Rs 665,000. The Canon EOS 6D Mark II starts at Rs 259,999 for the body at Mega.pk, and its used market on OLX is deep, with clean bodies between Rs 105,000 and Rs 145,000. Prices checked on 1 October 2026. The Canon costs less than half the Nikon when new, so the honest question is whether the D780’s newer technology is worth roughly Rs 335,000 more of your money.
The 6D Mark II launched in 2017 as Canon’s friendly full frame, light for a DSLR and easy to live with. If you want a newer Canon DSLR without paying full-frame money, see our Canon EOS 850D price in Pakistan guide. We cover it fully in our Canon 6D Mark II price in Pakistan guide. The D780 arrived in 2020 and is a different species: Nikon took the sensor and live view autofocus from the Z6 mirrorless camera and built them into a weather-sealed DSLR body. Wedding, event and travel shooters cross-shop these two constantly, and the right answer depends on how much video and low-light work you really do.
Quick verdict: Buy the Nikon D780 if you want the best DSLR Nikon ever made for hybrid work: real 4K video, dual card slots, eye detection in live view and a battery that shoots all weekend. Buy the Canon EOS 6D Mark II if budget rules, especially used, and you mainly shoot stills of people in good to moderate light.
Nikon D780 vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II specifications
| Specification | Nikon D780 | Canon EOS 6D Mark II |
| Sensor | 24.5MP full frame BSI CMOS | 26.2MP full frame CMOS |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC 7 |
| ISO range | 100 to 51,200 (expandable 50 to 204,800) | 100 to 40,000 (expandable 50 to 102,400) |
| Autofocus (viewfinder) | 51 points, 15 cross-type | 45 points, all cross-type |
| Autofocus (live view) | 273-point hybrid AF with Eye Detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with touch focus |
| Burst shooting | 7 fps (12 fps in silent live view) | 6.5 fps |
| Video | 4K 30p full width, Full HD 120p, N-Log and 10-bit HDMI output | Full HD 1080p 60p, no 4K |
| Screen | 3.2 inch 2.36M-dot tilting touchscreen | 3.0 inch 1.04M-dot vari-angle touchscreen |
| Card slots | Dual SD, UHS-II compatible | Single SD, UHS-I |
| Battery | EN-EL15b, about 2,260 shots per charge | LP-E6N, about 1,200 shots per charge |
| Weight | 840 g with battery and card | 765 g with battery and card |
| Build | Magnesium alloy, weather sealed | Polycarbonate over aluminium, dust and drip resistant |
| Pakistan price from | Rs 594,999 body only (Mega.pk) | Rs 259,999 body only new (Mega.pk), used from about Rs 105,000 |
Autofocus and handling: two philosophies
Through the viewfinder, both cameras focus quickly and confidently. The D780’s 51-point system covers less of the frame than Canon’s 45 all-cross-type points, but Nikon’s 3D Tracking is superb at following a bride walking down an aisle or a child running across a lawn. On the rear screen the D780 pulls far ahead. Its 273-point hybrid system with Eye Detection is proper mirrorless autofocus living inside a DSLR, accurate for video and for stills shot at waist level. The 6D Mark II’s Dual Pixel autofocus is smooth and reliable too, and its fully articulating screen rotates into more positions than Nikon’s tilting-only panel.
For backup peace of mind there is no contest. The D780 records to two SD cards at once, the professional safety net wedding photographers need. The 6D Mark II has a single slot, so a card failure can cost you the day. The Nikon is also the tougher body, magnesium alloy with full weather sealing, and its battery is a marathon runner at about 2,260 shots. Canon answers with a 75 gram weight saving and a friendlier price at every level of the market.
Video: not a fair fight
If video matters, the D780 wins outright. It records full-width 4K at 30p, offers N-Log for grading, outputs 10-bit video over HDMI and focuses with eye detection while filming. The 6D Mark II tops out at 1080p60 with digital stabilisation and no 4K at all. For hybrid shooters covering events with one body, that gap alone can justify the Nikon’s price. For stills-only shooters it is money spent on features they will never open.
The full official rundown sits on Nikon Pakistan’s D780 page, noting its Rs 665,000 list price there is higher than street prices we found.
Prices in Pakistan: new, official and used
On 1 October 2026, Mega.pk listed the D780 body at Rs 594,999. CameraHouse showed Rs 595,000 but marked the camera sold out, and Nikon Pakistan’s own store lists Rs 665,000 with a note that prices change without notice. Treat Rs 595,000 as the real new-body anchor and confirm warranty before paying. The 6D Mark II body is Rs 259,999 new at Mega.pk, and OLX carries steady used supply from about Rs 105,000 to Rs 145,000 for clean bodies, with mint gripped kits near Rs 155,000. A used 6D Mark II plus a good lens costs less than half a new D780 body, which is exactly why this comparison stays alive in 2026.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the D780 if you shoot paid work, need dual slots, shoot video seriously or work in low light where its back-illuminated sensor and faster live view autofocus earn their keep. Buy the 6D Mark II if you are a stills photographer on a real budget, especially buying used, and you value the lighter body and Canon’s colour for portraits. If the D780 tempts you but the price stings, shop the 6D Mark II used now and put the savings into lenses. If even that stretches the budget, our best cameras under Rs. 100,000 in Pakistan roundup covers cheaper new options.
Nikon D780
- Back-illuminated sensor with clean high ISO files
- Full-width 4K 30p with N-Log and 10-bit HDMI output
- Mirrorless-grade 273-point autofocus with eye detection in live view
- Dual UHS-II card slots for professional backup
- Huge battery life, about 2,260 shots per charge
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
- New body from Rs 259,999, strong used supply from Rs 105,000
- Fully articulating touchscreen, friendliest handling here
- Dual Pixel autofocus is smooth for video and live view stills
- Lightest full-frame DSLR package of the two
- Deep, affordable EF lens market in Pakistan
Nikon D780
- About Rs 335,000 more than the Canon when new
- Screen only tilts, does not fully articulate
- Heavier at 840 g with battery and card
- New stock can be scarce at Pakistani dealers
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
- No 4K video, 1080p60 is the ceiling
- Single card slot only
- Older sensor design, less shadow recovery than the Nikon
- Viewfinder shows 98 percent of the frame
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon D780 worth double the price of the 6D Mark II?
For paid hybrid work, yes. Dual slots, 4K video, eye-detection live view autofocus and double the battery life are real working advantages. For hobby stills, the Canon used at around Rs 105,000 to Rs 145,000 is the smarter spend.
Which camera is better for weddings in Pakistan?
The D780, mainly for the dual card slots and low-light autofocus, which matter during baraat and walima coverage. The 6D Mark II remains a fine second body or budget main body for stills.
Can both cameras use older lenses?
Yes. The D780 takes Nikon F-mount lenses back decades, with screw-drive autofocus supported. The 6D Mark II takes the full Canon EF range. Neither accepts the other’s lenses in any practical way.
Which one shoots better video?
The D780 by a wide margin: full-width 4K 30p, N-Log, 10-bit HDMI output and eye detection while filming. The 6D Mark II stops at 1080p60.
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