Canon EOS 6D vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 6DEOS 6D Mark II
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 6D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 6D Mark II
      MSRPBody: $2,099.00/£1,799; with 24-105mm f/4L IS USM $2899/£2,519$1999 (body only), $2599 (with 24-105mm 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens), $3099 (with 24-105 F4L II lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels20.6 Megapixel27.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel26.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 40,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      ProcessorDIGIC 5+DIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486240 x 4160
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      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 Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      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 AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points1145
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points145
      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 6D Mark II
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT 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 Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage97%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.5 fps6.5 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 Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/180 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 Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+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 (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO23402862
      DxO Color Depth23.824.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.111.9
      DxO Overall Score8285
      Video Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      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 FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.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 Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      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 MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      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 Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6 wired, wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      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 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Dimensions145 x 111 x 71 mm (5.71 x 4.37 x 2.8")144 x 111 x 75 mm (5.67 x 4.37 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.3 x 5.9"10.2 x 7.3 x 5.9"
      Package Weight3.5 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Battery PackLP-E6LP-E6N
      Battery Life1090 shots1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS 6D Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy front and rear body covers. Polycarbonate top coverAluminum
      Electronic Level Gauge


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