Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R6 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R6 was introduced in July 2020 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV was introduced in August 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R6 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
      • 6072 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Mechanical and 20.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Canon Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Highlights

      • 30.4 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,620k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS R6
      4. Advantage of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 90
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 30.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots

      Advantage of Canon EOS R6

      Canon R6
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R6 over Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

      Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Cheaper $2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens) vs $3499 (body only), $4399 (w/24-70 F4L lens), $4599 (w/24-105 F4L IS USM lens)
      Higher Native ISO 102,400 vs 32,000
      Higher Boosted ISO 204,800 vs 102,400
      Focusing System Dual Pixel CMOS AF II vs Dual Pixel CMOS AF
      Lower Min AF Detection -6.5 EV vs -3 EV
      Higher Max AF Detection +20 EV vs +18 EV
      More Focus Points 6072 vs 61
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Vehicle Tracking Mode vs
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.76x vs 0.71x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/200 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Lower Min Metering -3 EV vs 0 EV
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 3394 vs 2995
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.3 vs 13.6
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS R6.

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R5
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon RP
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      Full Frame

      26.2 MP

      Canon R
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      Full Frame

      30.3 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony NEX-7
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      Canon 5D IV
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5D Mark IV over Canon EOS R6.

      Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 30.4 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 6720 x 4480
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.2"
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.2 vs 24.8
      Higher DxO Overall Score 90 vs 91
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 4096 x 2160
      Built-in GPS vs
      Longer Battery Life 360 shots vs 900 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

      Canon 5D III
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      Full Frame

      22.3 MP

      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 5D
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      Full Frame

      13.3 MP

      Canon 60D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Fujifilm X-A10
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      APS-C

      16.28 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon 1 J1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon 77D
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K-5 II
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
        Video Capture
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Many Focus Points607261
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        High DxO Overall Score9091
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
        Webcam Functionality
        High USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Environmental Sealing
        Many Storage Slots22
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps      		30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R6 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,620k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Canon EOS R6 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6 has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6 features a 20.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV features a 30.4 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R6 is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is equipped with DIGIC 6+ processor and can take pictures up to 6720 x 4480 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS R6 has Canon RF lens mount and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has Canon EF lens mount. Due to their Full Frame sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS R6 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 8 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS R6 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS R6 has a Micro HDMI and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R6 comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 900 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R6 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7).

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV have Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS R6, and up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. Canon EOS R6 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 12.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 6072 focusing points and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points. Canon EOS R6 has detection range from -6.5 to +20 EV and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV has detection range from -3 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV range from -3 to +20 EV and 0 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS R6 and ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R6 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe to Canon EOS R6 and via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS R6 and 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R6 body has dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48") and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV body has dimensions of 151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99"). Canon EOS R6 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV weighs 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz).

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      138 mm

      98 mm

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      151 mm

      116 mm

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      88 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      78
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and give them scores of 84 and 79 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      79

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 90
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 30.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 91

      Photo

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      73
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      49
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 900 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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