Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS 70D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 6D Mark IIEOS 70D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 6D Canon EOS 60D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 80D
      MSRP$1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-105mm 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens), $3099 (with 24-105 F4L II lens)£1079.99 / $1199 / €1099 body only. £1199.99 / $1340 / €1249 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM. £1399.99 $1549 / €1499 with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm22.5 x 15 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel20.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      ProcessorDIGIC 7DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41605472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions3468x2432, 2736x1824, 1920x1280, 720x480, 4864x3648, 3248x2432, 2432x1824, 1696x1280, 640x480,5472x3072, 3468x2048, 2736x1536, 1920x1080, 720x408, 3648x3648, 2432x2432, 1824x1824, 1280x1280, 480x480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4519
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points4519
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.59x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.5 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.5 fps at 26.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 26.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter PriorityAuto: Shutter Speed
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      DxO Low Light ISO2862926
      DxO Color Depth24.422.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.911.6
      DxO Overall Score8568
      Video Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Movie File FormatMP4
      MOV for Time-lapse
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesFull HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless or smartphone RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Dimensions144 x 111 x 75 mm (5.67 x 4.37 x 2.95")139 x 104 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.11 x 3.09")
      Weight (inc. batteries)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.2 x 7.3 x 5.9"10.7 x 9.3 x 5.9"
      Package Weight3 lb3.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Battery PackLP-E6NLP-E6
      Battery Life1200 shots920 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 70D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 sec, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionAluminum
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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