Canon EOS
6D
 vs
Canon EOS
5D Mark II

Updated (July, 2012): Compare the Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 6D

90

  
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

82

  
Winner

Canon EOS 6D

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 6D

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
2,340 ISO
Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.71x
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
25,600 ISO
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Badge
 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.71x
Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon 6D
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 2,340 ISO vs 1,815 ISO
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 The 6D has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The 6D's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Overall image quality Better image quality 82.0 vs 79.0
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 Almost the same
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.1 EV vs 11.9 EV
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 0.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 102,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
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 The 6D's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 980 shots vs 850 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.5 fps vs 3.9 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Size Smaller 145x111x71 mm vs 152x114x75 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 850 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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Advantages of the Canon 5D Mark II
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 206 ms vs 290 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder coverage Better viewfinder coverage 98% vs 97%
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 400 ms vs 500 ms
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 20% less delay when turning on
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D
90 vs 82
Explain scores
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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
6D:2,340 ISO
5D Mark II:1,815 ISO
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Viewfinder size Above average viewfinder size Help
0.71x
Weather sealed Weather sealed Help
Shoot in extreme weather
Viewfinder Both have pentaprism viewfinders Help
Pentaprism
Thickness Thin Help
6D:2.8"
5D Mark II:3"
Built-in flash No built-in flash Help
Professional
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
1
Focus points Few focus points Help
6D:11
5D Mark II:9
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
6D:4.5 fps
5D Mark II:3.9 fps
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus Help
6D:Contrast detection
5D Mark II:None
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Compared to recent pro DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
6D:145x111x71 mm
5D Mark II:152x114x75 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
6D:$1,999.00
5D Mark II:$2,069.95
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
6D:97%
5D Mark II:98%
Screen size Very small screens Help
3.0"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,699 with 28-135mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 6D
Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,250 - $3,499 body only

$3,800 - $4,099 with 24-105mm lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Shutter lag Has slightly less shutter lag
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 6D
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the EOS 5D Mark II
Nikon D600

Nikon D600

Pro DSLR

$1,997 body only

$2,397 with 24-85mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D600 vs the EOS 6D
Compare the D600 vs the EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 6D
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 5D Mark II
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 size Has a significantly larger screen
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 6D
Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 5D Mark II
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a significantly smaller sensor
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 6D
Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 5D Mark II
Nikon D800

Nikon D800

Pro DSLR

$2,797 - $3,297 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 6D
Compare the D800 vs the EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 6D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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discussion

Showing 6 comments

Mizdawi (4:27 PM, May 04, 2013)
Have you sold this? What are you asking for it?
 
Avatar for D.j. Angelo D.j. Angelo (10:27 AM, April 19, 2013)
Sonu, from where are you? where can i see your 5d? Please... attache here your FB account.
 
sonu (7:41 AM, April 15, 2013)
I have Canon EOS 5D Mark II SLR i want to sell this.....

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Larry (10:36 PM, September 18, 2012)
Different sites have different data. According to original Canon release "ISO range from 100-25600 with a low
setting, L: 50 and two high settings, H1: 51200 and H2: 102400.
"
 
Larry (10:25 PM, September 18, 2012)
Please get your facts right - 6D has no build-in flash, 3" LCD. High ISO 25600? H1 51200 H2 102400
 
Joe (6:14 AM, September 18, 2012)
6D also doesnt have inbuilt flash...