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

Canon EOS 6D
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Canon EOS 6D

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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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
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 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Full frame 36.0x24.0mm
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
 
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Advantages of the Canon 6D

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HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
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
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
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
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Better image quality 82.0 vs 79.0
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 Almost the same
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
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.5 fps vs 3.9 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 980 shots vs 850 shots
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 Around 20% more shots per battery charge
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
Focus points Slightly more focus points 11 vs 9
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Weight Lighter 770 g vs 850 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $1,655.17 vs $2,499.98
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 The best price we've seen is $845 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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Advantages of the Canon 5D Mark II

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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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              similarities

              Compared to recent DSLRs

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Sensor size 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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              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
              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

              Compared to recent pro DSLRs

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Size Fairly small Help
              6D:145x111x71 mm
              5D Mark II:152x114x75 mm
              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

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              Canon EOS 5D Mark III

              Canon EOS 5D Mark III

              Pro DSLR

              $2,977 - $3,299 body only

              $4,199 with 24-70mm lens
              Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
              Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
              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
              Canon EOS 7D

              Canon EOS 7D

              Pro DSLR

              $1,299 - $1,399 body only

              $1,554 - $1,599 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 70D

              Canon EOS 70D

              Pro DSLR

              $1,099 - $1,199 body only

              $1,240 - $1,249 with 18-55mm lens
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
              Thickness Is thicker
              Sensor size Has a much smaller sensor
              Compare the EOS 70D vs the EOS 6D
              Compare the EOS 70D vs the EOS 5D Mark II
              Nikon D610

              Nikon D610

              Pro DSLR

              $1,897 body only

              $2,797 - $3,047 with 28-300mm 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 D610 vs the EOS 6D
              Compare the D610 vs the EOS 5D Mark II
              Nikon D600

              Nikon D600

              Pro DSLR

              $1,450 - $1,500 body only

              $1,899 - $2,150 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
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              Canon EOS 60D

              Canon EOS 60D

              Pro DSLR

              $699 - $871 body only

              $999 - $1,150 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

              $987 - $1,147 body only

              $1,297 - $1,340 with 18-140mm 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
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              Compare the D7100 vs the EOS 5D Mark II

              Canon EOS 6D Competitors

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

              Canon EOS 5D Mark II Competitors

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

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              Avatar for Declan Murphy Declan Murphy (0:12 AM, February 14, 2014)
              I was under the impression the 6d has less shutter lag than 5d2.
               
              Avatar for Bolu Bolu (7:33 PM, August 19, 2013)
              do you still got the Mark II for sale... please I am interested. email me to bifotos1@gmail.com. thanks
               
              Avatar for kevin kevin (4:32 PM, July 22, 2013)
              Hey can some tell me a good camera for nature photography. For like 2000-5000 $.please send me a message to my email.
               
              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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              Canon EOS 5D Mark II SLR (Black, with Mark II Kit EF 24-105mm) with 2 lens

              EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Body, EF 24-105mm L IS U Lens, Battery Pack
              LP-E6, Battery Charger LC-E6, Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS5DMKII, USB
              Interface Cable IFC-200U, Stereo Video Cable STV-250N, Camera Basic
              instruction Manual Booklet, With 8GB CF Card.

              And Free 32GB Card
               
              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...