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Canon 1D vs Canon R6

Portability
50
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2001
  • Refreshed by Canon 1D MII
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
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Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 1D and Canon R6, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and R6 (20MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and R6 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D was brought out 19 years before the R6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D being a Large SLR camera and the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1D grades against the R6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Canon R6

 1D R6 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon 1D

 R6 1D 
ReleasedJuly 2020December 2001More modern by 226 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1620k120kCrisper screen (+1500k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D and Canon R6

 1D R6 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D offers physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 has dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1D and Canon R6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 1D vs the R6.

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and R6 is 50 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D and R6.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon R6 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography highlights
Canon R6 Street photography highlights
48
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,585 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography information
Canon R6 Sports photography information
49
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4MP)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography highlights
Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
38
environment proof
more heavy than average (1,585g)
sensor resolution low (4MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R6 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D Vlogging info
Canon R6 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Canon 1D vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Canon R6
 Canon EOS-1DCanon EOS R6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D Canon EOS R6
Type Pro DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2001-12-13 2020-07-09
Physical type Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Full frame
Sensor dimensions 28.7 x 19.1mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2464 x 1648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 6072
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 250 17
Focal length multiplier 1.3 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2" 3"
Screen resolution 120k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1585 gr (3.49 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Launch cost $4,899 $2,499