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Canon EOS 6D was announced in 2013 and is a Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) DSLR camera with 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder.
Canon EOS 6D can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.
In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 6D.
And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:
In 2017 Canon EOS 6D was replaced by Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS 6D and its successor.
| UPGRADES | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | vs | Canon EOS 6D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheaper | $1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-105mm 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens), $3099 (with 24-105 F4L II lens) | vs | Body: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519 |
| Higher Sensor Resolution | 26.2 Megapixel | vs | 20.2 Megapixel |
| Max Image Resolution | 6240 x 4160 | vs | 5472 x 3648 |
| Timelapse Recording | vs | ||
| More Focus Points | 45 | vs | 11 |
| More Cross-type Focus Points | 45 | vs | 1 |
| Touch-to-Focus | vs | ||
| Tracking Autofocus | vs | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | vs | ||
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | vs | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | vs | ||
| Higher Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | vs | 97% |
| Higher Max Continuous Shooting | 6.5 fps | vs | 4.5 fps |
| Average Metering | vs | ||
| Higher DxO Low Light ISO | 2862 | vs | 2340 |
| Higher DxO Color Depth | 24.4 | vs | 23.8 |
| Higher DxO Overall Score | 85 | vs | 82 |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | vs | Mono |
| Built-In Bluetooth | vs | ||
| Lighter | 765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz) | vs | 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) |
| Longer Battery Life | 1200 shots | vs | 1090 shots |
| DOWNGRADES | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | vs | Canon EOS 6D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Native ISO | 40,000 | vs | 25,600 |
| Lower DxO Dynamic Range | 11.9 | vs | 12.1 |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS 6D vs EOS 6D Mark II.
Canon EOS 6D has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.
Camera has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage and 0.71x magnification.
Canon EOS 6D features a 20.2 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 - 25,600 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.
Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS 6D's Full Frame sensor compares with other types of sensors:
| Sensor | Dimensions | Area | Aspect Ratio | Crop Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Medium Format | 44 x 33 mm | 1452 mm2 | 4:3 | 0.79x |
 | Full Frame | 36 x 24 mm | 864 mm2 | 3:2 | 1x |
 | APS-H | 27 x 18 mm | 486 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.3x |
 | APS-C | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | 368.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.5x |
 0.webp) | APS-C (Canon) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 332.3 mm2 | 3:2 | 1.6x |
 | Micro Four Thirds | 17.4 x 13 mm | 226.2 mm2 | 4:3 | 2x |
 | 1-inch | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 116.2 mm2 | 3:2 | 2.7x |
 | 1/1.7-inch | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 41.5 mm2 | 4:3 | 4.7x |
 | 1/2.3-inch | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 28.1 mm2 | 4:3 | 5.6x |
Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5+ processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480 with 3:2 aspect ratios.
Canon EOS 6D has Canon EF lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.
The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.
Canon EOS 6D 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.
Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi 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.
Canon EOS 6D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.
Canon EOS 6D comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 1090 shots.
The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.
Canon EOS 6D has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 4.5 fps.
Canon EOS 6D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 11 (1 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.
Camera's exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.
Canon EOS 6D has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -3 to +3 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.
Canon EOS 6D has dimensions of 145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8"). It weighs 770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.
145 mm (5.71")
111 mm (4.37")
111 mm (4.37")
71 mm (2.8")
Canon EOS 6D dimensions
We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS 6D is suitable for six different types of photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 89 and is EXCELLENT choice for Landscape photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.
Canon EOS 6D gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.
We evaluate Canon EOS 6D and give score of 71 out of 100. 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.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 73 for Sensor parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 65 for Photo parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 16 for Video parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 82 for Focusing parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 73 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 88 for Connectivity parameters.
We give Canon EOS 6D a score of 71 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.
For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:
