Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 6DEOS-1D Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 6D Mark II
      MSRPBody: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-H
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm27.9 x 18.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.6 Megapixel17 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36484896 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4804320 x 2880, 3672 x 2448, 3552 x 2368, 2448 x 1632
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal (can have ratios programmed)
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1145
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A.
      Optics Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1.3x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage97%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.58x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview buttonEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual      		External
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/300 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 multi-flash support (with optional accessory)E-TTL with Canon Speedlite EX-series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityManual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with Evaluative metering when focus is achievedual: By AE lock button
      Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO23401320
      DxO Color Depth23.822.8
      DxO Dynamic Range12.112.0
      DxO Overall Score8274
      Video Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 N3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-113°F/0-45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Dimensions145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8")156 x 157 x 80 mm (6.14 x 6.18 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)1230 g (2.71 lb / 43.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9"10.7 x 9.4 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.5 lb7.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E4
      Battery Life1090 shots1500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I/II, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top coverMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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