Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R6EOS 5D Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS R6 Mark II
      MSRP$2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)$3499 (body only), $4399 (w/24-70 F4L lens), $4599 (w/24-105 F4L IS USM lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel31.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel30.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC 6+
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486720 x 4480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual 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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +20 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points607261
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, with information Transparent LCD overlay
      Optics Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps7.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 7 fps at 30 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 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 (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button in P, Av, Tv and M modes
      DXO Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO33942995
      DxO Color Depth24.224.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.313.6
      DxO Overall Score9091
      Video Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [170 to 340 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 180 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [120 to 230 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]      		M-JPEG 4:2:2 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/29.97 fps [500 Mbps]

      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 180 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 [160 Mbps]

      MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps      		Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/29.97/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      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
      Terminals Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input      		1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Can Connect Camera
      *As of February, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48")151 x 116 x 76 mm (5.94 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.7 x 8.8 x 5.9"9.8 x 7.35 x 5.85"
      Package Weight2.82 lb3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Battery PackLP-E6NHLP-E6
      Battery Life360 shots900 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiberMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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