| General | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS 6D | EOS 5D |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| MSRP | Body: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 20.6 Megapixel | 12.8 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 20.2 Megapixel | 13.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 |
| Photo | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 5+ | DIGIC II |
| Max Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4368 x 2912 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 | 3168 x 2112, 2496 x 1664 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Eg-A II provided. Interchangeable with Eg-D and Eg-S. Incompatible with Eg-A. |
| Optics | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 97% | 96% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.71x | 0.71x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Shutter | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.5 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Flash | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual | External |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory) | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±2 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) | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| DXO | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 2340 | 1368 |
| DxO Color Depth | 23.8 | 22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| DxO Overall Score | 82 | 71 |
| Video | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| 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 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8") | 152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) | 895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9" | |
| Package Weight | 3.5 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E6 | BP-511A |
| Battery Life | 1090 shots | 800 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II) |
| Other | Canon EOS 6D | Canon EOS 5D |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top cover | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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