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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D

Portability
56
Imaging
65
Features
70
Overall
67
Canon EOS 5D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 5D MII
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D
  • Later Model is Canon 5D MIII
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Canon 6D MII
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 6D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the 6D (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D MII was introduced 5 years before the 6D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 5D MII scores vs the 6D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon 6D

 5D MII 6D 

Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 5D MII

 6D 5D MII 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon 6D

 5D MII 6D 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MII features outer measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon 6D has dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D MII versus Canon 6D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 5D MII versus the 6D.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and 6D is 56 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MII and 6D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 5D MII to provide extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MII Portrait photography features
Canon 6D Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MII Street photography information
Canon 6D Street photography information
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
63
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
69
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery (1,090 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MII Travel photography information
Canon 6D Travel photography information
55
weather proofing
decent MP (21MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
61
better than average battery (1,090 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (1,090 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MII as a Vlogging camera
Canon 6D as a Vlogging camera
29
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MII and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IICanon EOS 6D
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon EOS 6D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-13 2013-02-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 5616 x 3744 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Available lenses 250 250
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 770g (1.70 lbs)
Dimensions 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 82
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.1
DXO Low light score 1815 2340
Other
Battery life 850 photographs 1090 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,190 $1,699