Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Canon EOS 6D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Canon 6D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Canon 6D
5D MII | 6D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Canon 5D MII
6D | 5D MII | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Canon 6D
5D MII | 6D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon 5D MII vs Canon 6D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 6D | |
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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 |