Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Canon EOS 7D MII vs Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D
Winner
Canon EOS 6D

90

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III

87
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 6D

Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
102,400 ISO
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Canon 5D Mark III
Cross type focus points Many more cross-type focus points 41 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Focus points Many more focus points 61 vs 11
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Shutter lag Much less shutter lag 120 ms vs 290 ms
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 2.4x less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 97%
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 4.5 fps
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 More than 30% faster continuous shooting
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 22.1 MP vs 20.9 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Learn more about
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Advantages of the Canon 6D
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.1 EV vs 11.7 EV
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 0.4 f-stops more dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 82.0 vs 81.0
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 Almost the same
Size Smaller 145x111x71 mm vs 152x116x76 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Thickness Thinner 2.8" vs 3"
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 Around 10% thinner
Weight Lighter 770 g vs 950 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $1,899.00 vs $3,249.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,351 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 5D Mark III
87 vs 90
Explain scores
Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS 6D.

similarities

Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Low light performance Relatively low noise at high ISO Help
5D Mark III:2,293 ISO
6D:2,340 ISO
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
0.71x
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
1,040k dots
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
25,600 ISO
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Light sensitivity (boost) Very good boost ISO Help
102,400 ISO
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Thickness Thin Help
5D Mark III:3"
6D:2.8"
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
5D Mark III:6 fps
6D:4.5 fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,405 body only

$2,699 - $3,000 with 24-105mm lens
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS 6D
Nikon D600

Nikon D600

Pro DSLR

$1,997 body only

$2,797 with 28-300mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D600 vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the D600 vs the EOS 6D
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,299 - $1,725 body only

$1,499 with 28-135mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 6D
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,797 body only

$3,187 with 70-300mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D800 vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the D800 vs the EOS 6D
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$649 - $968 body only

$949 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 6D
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 6D
Canon EOS 1D X

Canon EOS 1D X

Pro DSLR

$6,799 body only
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 1D X vs the EOS 5D Mark III
Compare the EOS 1D X vs the EOS 6D

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III.

Canon EOS 6D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 6D.

appearance

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Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 6D
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 6D

discussion

Showing 3 comments

Avatar for Anna Anna (1:07 PM, April 22, 2013)
6D is a great camera, and surely it has some advantages over the 5d mk3 - weight, for starters, which happens to be absolutely crucial for me.. I'm not massively frustrated about this, it was however one of those things that I didn't find out when researching this purchase. The fact that I first bought the 5dMk3, after all the reading etc, only to return it and swap for the 6d, kind of shows how closely the two cameras can compete. So definitely check both cameras out at this detailed comparison review below. The 6D will appeal to you.

Canon 6D vs 5D III
 
Wildlife shooter (10:09 PM, March 25, 2013)
I can't choose ...... Both so cool!
 
Ricecim (3:40 PM, September 20, 2012)
Forgot wifi for the 6D