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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Canon EOS 6D front
Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Renewed by Canon 5D MIV
Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Canon 6D MII
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the 6D (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The 5D MIII was unveiled 8 months prior to the 6D which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 5D MIII scores against the 6D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 5D MIII 6D 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

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

 6D 5D MIII 
IntroducedFebruary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months

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

 5D MIII 6D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII provides exterior measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Canon 6D has measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIII against the 6D.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and 6D is 55 and 59 respectively.

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

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and 6D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 5D MIII to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography details
Canon 6D Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Canon 6D as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
63
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Sports photography camera
Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
69
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery power (1,090 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIII
Travel photography with Canon 6D
51
weather sealing
megapixel count good (22 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (950 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
61
great battery power (1,090 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Canon 6D
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (1,090 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging information
Canon 6D Vlogging information
27
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (950g)
30
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIII vs Canon 6D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Canon 6D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIICanon EOS 6D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 6D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-22 2013-02-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ Digic 5+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5760 x 3840 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Canon EF
Total lenses 250 250
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 4.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950 grams (2.09 lbs) 770 grams (1.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 82
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.1
DXO Low light score 2293 2340
Other
Battery life 950 pictures 1090 pictures
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 feature
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
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